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Privacy Policy & GDPR
Who we are
This website is operated by Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Conference Ireland Ltd trading as FxMed Ireland, website address fmcireland.com. Your personal data is important to us and we are committed to protecting and respecting it in line with current GDPR regulations.
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data and the choices you have associated with that data. By using our website and services you agree to be bound by this policy.
What personal data we collect
You may give us information through your actions or by filling in forms on our website, through phone calls, email or other correspondence. This includes details provided when you register an account or purchase tickets — including but not limited to:
- Name, address, e-mail address and phone number
- Payment and credit card information
- IP address, browser type and version, time zone and plug-in types
- Information about your visit — URL clickstreams, pages viewed, response times, download errors and page interaction data
How we use your data
- To fulfil your ticket purchase contract — including notifying you of changes, cancellations or payment issues
- To communicate conference updates that may be important to you
- To send newsletters and marketing emails (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- To retain personal data as legally required or to respond to legal processes
- To ensure content is presented effectively for you and your device
What we do with your personal information
Your personal data is held securely and will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent. While all personal information provided over the internet is handled securely, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Ticket purchases are processed via Stripe. Their privacy policy is available at stripe.com/ie/legal/privacy-center.
Your rights under GDPR
Subject to certain restrictions, you have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of the data we hold about you
- Rectify any data you believe to be inaccurate
- Request deletion of personal data where there is no compelling reason for its retention
- Have your data provided in a portable, machine-readable format
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Requests will only be fulfilled after verifying your identity to ensure the highest level of data security.
How to unsubscribe
If you no longer wish to receive marketing material, please contact us at hello@fmcireland.com or use the unsubscribe link in any email we have sent you.
How to complain
If you are not satisfied with how we are handling your personal data, please contact us at hello@fmcireland.com in the first instance. If you remain unsatisfied, you may contact the Data Protection Supervisory Authority:
Data Protection Commissioner
Canal House, Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois, Ireland R32 AP23
Tel: +353 (0) 57 8684800
Links to other websites & embedded content
This privacy policy applies solely to our website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit via links on our site. Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images) from other websites, which behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited those websites directly and may collect data, use cookies, or embed additional third-party tracking.
Cookie Policy
Session cookies
If you have an account and log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Login cookies
- Login cookies last for two days
- Screen options cookies last for one year
- If you select "Remember Me", your login will persist for two weeks
- Logging out removes all login cookies
Third-party & analytics cookies
Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies to improve functionality and analyse site usage, including analytics providers and payment processors such as Stripe.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on this website.
Questions about our cookie usage? Contact us at hello@fmcireland.com
Terms & Conditions
FMC In-Person Events
- Conference tickets once purchased cannot be re-sold
- A valid ticket must be produced on entry — valid for one admission only
- We are not responsible for lost or stolen tickets
- Conference materials (slides and audio recordings) are for personal use only — reproduction, distribution or derivative works are prohibited
- Unauthorised photographic and recording equipment use is prohibited
- You consent to film and sound recording as an attendee
- We reserve the right to change ticket prices at any time; changes do not affect already-purchased tickets
Purchasing Tickets
By purchasing a ticket, you consent to your data being stored and used for commercial purposes in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. You are also opting in to communications from FMC Ireland including newsletters and marketing emails. An unsubscribe option is included in every email.
Payment by Instalments
Tickets may be purchased in 3 instalments, available to customers purchasing on or before 23:59 on 31 July of the conference year. Subsequent instalments are automatically charged 30 and 60 days after the first payment. All instalments are non-refundable. Failure to pay and failure to provide an alternative card within 5 days will result in ticket forfeiture with no refund.
Right to Refuse Admission
Your ticket remains the property of Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Conference Ireland Ltd trading as FxMed Ireland and is a personal revocable licence. We reserve the right to refuse admission for any breach of these terms or for behaviour deemed unacceptable, upon a refund of the printed registration price.
Cancellation Policy
Cooling-off period: You have the right to cancel within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Email hello@fmcireland.com. Note: if a Masterclass included in your ticket is accessed during this period, the right to cancel may be lost.
- More than 60 days before the event: 30% cancellation fee applies; 70% refunded (less €25 processing fee). Or transfer your ticket or retain access to slides and recordings.
- Within 60 days of the event: 80% cancellation fee applies; 20% refunded (less €25 processing fee). Transfer or retain-access options also available.
- Non-attendance without prior written notice: Full ticket price is forfeited.
Force Majeure
We shall have no liability where services are unavailable due to events beyond our control, including but not limited to: war, natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, government action, terrorist attacks, utility failure, or electronic communications failure.
Event Cancellation, Postponement & Programme Changes
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone a conference for any reason. In the event of cancellation, registrants may choose between a full ticket refund or a credit note for future conferences. Registrations for postponed events transfer to the new date; refunds are only issued where the date change represents a significant disadvantage to the customer.
We reserve the right to change speakers, topics, format and dates at any time and will not be liable for any costs incurred as a result.
Limitation of Liability & Indemnity
Speaker views expressed at or in connection with our conference are their own. We accept no responsibility or liability for advice given or views expressed. Materials shared are for information purposes only and should not be relied upon.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any loss of profits, business, income, opportunity, or data. Our total aggregate liability is limited to the ticket price paid after processing fees.
You agree to defend and hold harmless Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Conference Ireland Ltd and its affiliates from all claims, liability and expenses arising from any breach of these terms by you.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. All disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish Courts.
Disclaimer
Editorial Notice — Important
Articles published here are intended to inform, inspire and spark evidence-based enquiry among healthcare professionals. They do not constitute medical advice or clinical recommendation.
Content on this website does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or clinical recommendation. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified practitioner. Always apply independent clinical judgement and consult current clinical guidelines and regulatory standards applicable to your jurisdiction before applying any information to individual patient care.
Medical & Health Information Disclaimer
Functional Medicine Insight publishes content for educational and informational purposes directed at healthcare professionals only. The information provided does not replace the relationship between a practitioner and their patient, nor does it constitute a second medical opinion.
Members of the general public who access this website are advised that the content is not written for patient use and should consult a qualified healthcare professional for any personal health concerns.
Accuracy of content
Whilst we endeavour to ensure all content is accurate and up to date at the time of publication, we provide no guarantees, conditions or warranties that materials are complete, accurate or current. Content may be updated, amended or removed without notice. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in content contributed by third-party authors, speakers or external sources.
Speaker & contributor views
Views expressed by speakers at or in connection with our conferences and publications are their own and do not necessarily represent the position of Functional Medicine Insight or Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Conference Ireland Ltd trading as FxMed Ireland. We accept no responsibility or liability for any advice given or views expressed by contributors.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Conference Ireland Ltd trading as FxMed Ireland shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from your use of this website, reliance on its content, or attendance at any event referenced herein.
For policy enquiries: hello@fmcireland.com
Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Conference Ireland Ltd trading as FxMed Ireland, Ireland
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