Privacy Policy

Introduction

Restore Ireland is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit www.restore-ireland.ie

We process personal data in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
  • The Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland)
  • The European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011, as amended

Who We Are

Restore Ireland is an independent informational website dedicated to publishing articles, commentary and information relating to Ireland.

Data Controller: Restore Ireland

Website: www.restore-ireland.ie

Email:

Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect information you provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Newsletter subscriptions (if applicable)

Information that is collected automatically when you visit the website; this information is generally collected through server logs and analytics services:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website

Why We Collect Your Information

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis under GDPR. This includes:

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Operating and maintaining the Website
  • Improving Website performance
  • Protecting Website security
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Providing newsletters where consent has been given

Lawful Bases for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, we rely upon:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interests in operating the Website
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Performance of a contract where applicable

Cookies

Our Website uses cookies. Cookies help us:

  • Improve Website functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyse Website traffic
  • Maintain security

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. Please see our Cookie Policy for further information.

Analytics

We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors use our Website. Analytics information is collected in aggregate form where possible and is used solely to improve our content and services. Where required, analytics cookies will only be used with your consent.

Contact Forms

If you contact us through our Website, we collect only the information necessary to respond to your enquiry. We do not use contact form information for marketing unless you have specifically consented.

Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • we will only send communications you have requested;
  • you may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers necessary to operate the Website, these providers process information only on our instructions where required by law.

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Security providers

International Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from the following, though no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure:

  • unauthorised access
  • accidental loss
  • alteration
  • disclosure
  • destruction

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

Requests may be made using the contact details below. Under GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability where applicable
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing relies upon consent

Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without appropriate consent.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is processed, please contact:

Email:

Website: www.restore-ireland.ie

Complaints

If you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie