Welcome to Explore Ireland Now. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, exploreirelandnow.com
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Irish data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
When you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us via forms or email
- Leave comments on our posts
- Participate in surveys or promotions
We may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any message or information you provide voluntarily
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Referring website or search query
This data helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.
c. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic
- Remember user preferences
- Deliver relevant ads through third-party networks
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or messages
- Send newsletters or travel updates (only if you’ve opted in)
- Improve our website’s content, design, and performance
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your details voluntarily.
- Legitimate interest – to improve our website and provide a better user experience.
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share limited data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email delivery services)
- Analytics tools like Google Analytics
- Advertising networks for display or affiliate marketing
All partners are required to comply with data protection standards and only process data as instructed.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) Ireland
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal data.
However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites related to travel, tourism, or third-party services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date above.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@exploreirelandnow.com