Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5 August 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how IrishHistory.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://www.irishhistory.com (the “Service”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Comments and feedback
  • Newsletter subscription details
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and serve relevant advertisements. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see Section 4 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our website, analyze usage patterns, and serve relevant advertisements
  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3.2 Specific Uses

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To personalise your experience
  • To serve targeted advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To analyse website usage and improve our content
  • To communicate with you (with your consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Advertising

4.1 Our Use of Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Serve personalised advertisements
  • Improve website functionality

4.2 Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Here’s what you need to know:

Third-Party Advertising: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Personalised Advertising: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

DoubleClick Cookie: Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads across the web and limit the number of times you see a given ad.

4.3 Other Third-Party Ad Networks

In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other third-party advertising networks and vendors. These may include:

  • Other certified ad networks participating in Google’s advertising programs

4.4 Opt-Out Options

You have several options to control advertising cookies:

Google Ads Settings: You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

About Ads: You can opt out of many third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Your Online Choices: EU users can visit www.youronlinechoices.eu to opt out of behavioral advertising.

Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 Google AdSense

We share certain information with Google through AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. Google’s privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Other Third Parties

We may share your information with:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

5.3 International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

  • Website analytics data: Up to 120 months
  • Contact information: Until you request deletion or withdraw consent
  • Cookie data: As specified in our cookie settings

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the EU, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using our Contact Us page.

12. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Ireland
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 57 868 4800

This privacy policy was last updated on 5 August 2025. Please check back regularly for updates.