Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 July 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Gaelic Trips Ltd collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Gaelic Trips Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish Data Protection Acts.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number)
- Account credentials for platform access
- Club affiliation and role information
Technical Information:
- IP address and browser information
- Usage data and site interactions
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Platform Operation: To provide access to our services and manage your account
- Communication: To send service-related notifications and updates
- Security: To protect our platform and users from fraud and abuse
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
🔒 Necessary Cookies
Essential for website functionality, security, and user authentication. These cannot be disabled.
📊 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage and improve our services. These are optional and require your consent.
🎯 Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and remarketing purposes. These are optional and require your consent.
Manage Your Preferences: You can update your cookie settings at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings page.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific purposes
- Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our services
- Legal Obligation: Where required by law
- Legitimate Interest: For platform security and improvement
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, payment processing)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Club Information: Basic contact details with relevant clubs for event coordination
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure password hashing and authentication
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Transfer your data elsewhere
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Objection: Object to certain processing
- Withdraw Consent: Where applicable
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with authorities
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Providing our services to you
- Complying with legal obligations
- Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze website usage (anonymized data)
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@gaelictrips.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@gaelictrips.com
Company: Gaelic Trips Ltd, Ireland