Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

DublinChannel.ie
Website: https://dublinchannel.ie
Contact Email: [email protected]

2. What personal data we collect

• Automatically: IP address, browser and device information, approximate location, pages viewed, and referral source (collected solely via server logs).
• Voluntarily: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Direct correspondence: Email address, name, and message details when you contact us via email, contact forms, or editorial tip lines.

We do not collect special categories of personal data.

3. Purposes and legal basis

• Operating and securing the website: Legitimate interest (ensuring server stability, technical performance, and security).
• Sending newsletters: Consent (when you voluntarily subscribe).
• Responding to inquiries: Legitimate interest (handling correspondence, editorial requests, and reader communications).

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We currently do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies on our website.

If we introduce cookies in the future (for example, for functional features or analytics), we will update this Privacy Policy and, where required by law, implement a cookie consent mechanism before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Embedded Content: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., social media posts, videos). Embedded content from third-party services behaves as if the visitor has visited those external websites directly, which may collect data or set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies.

5. Sharing of data

We do not sell personal data. Data may be processed by trusted service providers (such as website hosting and email delivery providers) acting strictly on our instructions and under appropriate safeguards.

6. Data retention

• Server logs: Typically up to 12 months (or shorter).
• Newsletter email: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Direct correspondence: Retained only as long as necessary to resolve your request and maintain editorial records.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to request:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction or deletion of your data
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability (where applicable)
• Withdrawal of consent
• Objection to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland (www.dataprotection.ie).

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.