What Data Is Collected and Why
The portal collects only the limited information required to keep the website stable, secure, and useful. Because the site does not provide gambling services, it does not request financial details, identity documents, or any special categories of sensitive information.
Data collected. The information processed includes technical and usage data such as IP address, browser type, device characteristics, operating system, and session activity. When a visitor chooses to send a message, the email address and any details voluntarily included in that message are also recorded.
Purposes of processing. This information is used to analyse traffic patterns, detect and resolve technical faults, improve the structure and readability of published reviews, and respond to enquiries received by email. The data is never used for advertising profiles, automated decision-making, or any purpose unrelated to running an informational resource.
Legal basis. Processing rests on the legitimate interests of maintaining a secure and functional website, and, where a visitor contacts the portal directly, on the consent freely given when that message is sent. Where a legal obligation applies, the relevant legal duty serves as the basis for retaining specific records.
How Data Is Protected and Retained
The portal applies a set of technical and organisational measures to keep collected information secure and limit its retention to what is strictly necessary.
Security measures. All communication between a visitor's browser and the website is secured through SSL encryption, which prevents data from being intercepted or altered while in transit. Server infrastructure is updated regularly, administrative access is restricted to authorised personnel, and system activity is monitored to identify unusual behaviour at an early stage.
Retention. Information is kept only for as long as it serves the purpose for which it was collected. Technical and usage data is held for a limited period sufficient for analysis and troubleshooting, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Email correspondence is retained only for the time needed to address the enquiry.
Cookies. The website uses cookies to support essential functions and to understand how visitors interact with published content. A separate Cookie Policy describes the categories used and explains how preferences can be adjusted through the browser.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Visitors based in Ireland and across the European Union hold a defined set of rights over their personal data. The portal supports each of these rights and responds to requests within the timeframe set by law:
- the right to be informed about how data is collected and used;
- the right of access to the personal data held about you;
- the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- the right to erasure of your data where there is no overriding reason to keep it;
- the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities;
- the right to data portability where technically applicable;
- the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission, Ireland.
Requests to exercise any of these rights can be made by writing to the portal, and each enquiry is verified and handled with care to protect the security of the information involved.
Policy Updates and Contact Information
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technical practices, or the structure of the website. Any revised version replaces the previous one as soon as it appears on the site. This policy is effective from the date of its publication on the site.
Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about how their information is handled. Questions, concerns, or requests relating to privacy can be directed to the portal by email at [email protected], where each message is answered with appropriate attention. Maintaining transparency and safeguarding personal data remain guiding principles for mcmahonsofmonaghan.org.
