Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how gaablogs.ie ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Account Information: name, email address, login details.
• Content Data: posts, comments, and contributions you submit.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information.
• Cookies & Tracking Data: information about your use of the Website through cookies, PHP sessions, and Google Analytics.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Website to function (e.g. login sessions, user preferences). These are set automatically.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics is used to measure how visitors use our Website. Data may include page views, time spent on site, and referral information. We use IP anonymisation with Google Analytics where possible.
• Advertising & Marketing Cookies: These may be used to deliver personalised adverts and to measure campaign effectiveness. This includes remarketing technologies and selecting ads tailored to your activity on gaablogs.ie.

4. How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve gaablogs.ie.
• Personalise your experience, including suggested blogs or feeds.
• Analyse usage patterns for performance and improvement.
• Deliver targeted advertising based on your activity and preferences.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Sharing of Data

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and advertising partners.
• Google Analytics & Advertising Partners: To provide analytics, ad personalisation, and remarketing services.
• Legal Authorities: Where disclosure is required by law.

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Data Retention

• Session Data: retained only for the duration of your browsing session.
• Analytics Data: may be retained by Google for up to 26 months.
• Account Data: retained until you request deletion or close your account.

7. Security

We take appropriate measures to secure your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Restrict or object to certain processing, including marketing.
• Withdraw cookie consent at any time.
• Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@gaablogs.ie.

9. Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact: