Privacy Policy for https://www.theirishplumber.online/
Effective Date: July 2, 2025
1. Who We Are
Our website address is:https://www.theirishplumber.online/privacypolicy
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
3. Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g., in reviews or event submissions), please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this data.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve functionality and enhance user experience. For example:
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These persist for one year.
A temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies, which is discarded upon closing your browser.
Login-related cookies (if applicable) last for two days, and up to two weeks if "Remember Me" is selected.
A cookie may be saved when editing or publishing content (e.g., an event post); this expires in one day.
You can disable cookies in your browser, but certain features may not work as intended.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., maps, reservation tools, videos). These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction, especially if you’re logged in to their platform.
6. Data Collected via Forms and Analytics
Contact & Reservation Forms: When you submit inquiries or make reservations through forms, we collect your name, email, phone number, and any notes you include. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry or confirm your booking.
Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior. These tools may collect anonymized IP addresses, browser details, and device information to help us improve the website.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data to third parties.
Some third-party services (e.g., online reservation systems, email marketing platforms, analytics tools) may process your data on our behalf under strict confidentiality and privacy standards.
If you request a password reset (where applicable), your IP address may be included in the reset email.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for convenience and moderation.
Reservation and contact data is stored securely for customer service and operational purposes.
If you create an account (e.g., for event bookings), data is stored until you request deletion or your account is removed.
9. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have left comments, submitted a reservation, or created an account, you may:
Request an export of your personal data.
Request that we erase your personal data, unless we are required to retain it for legal or operational reasons.
Please contact us at [email protected] to make a request.
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be screened via an automated spam detection service.
Your data may be stored or processed on servers outside Canada (e.g., in the U.S.), but always under secure and compliant protocols.
11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process personal data under the following bases:
Consent – when you submit a form, opt in to updates, or make a reservation.
Contractual Necessity – for confirming bookings or fulfilling customer requests.
Legal Obligation – for fraud prevention, tax reporting, or regulatory compliance.
Legitimate Interest – to improve user experience, optimize website performance, or enhance customer service.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact:
The Irish Plumber