Bakeries across Ireland collect customer data through online ordering, loyalty cards, and wedding cake consultations. Under GDPR, even a small family bakery in a rural town must protect customer names, addresses, dietary requirements, and payment details with the same rigour as any large retailer.
KEY GDPR RISKS
Storing customer allergy and dietary data without explicit consent or a lawful basis
Retaining wedding or celebration cake order records indefinitely, including personal event details
Using customer email lists gathered in-store for marketing without opt-in consent
Sharing customer details with third-party delivery partners without a data processing agreement
Collecting children's data through birthday cake orders or kids' baking classes without parental consent
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