Privacy Policy | my-village.ie

1. Introduction

my-village.ie ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
my-village.ie
Email: gordonmeade@gmail.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
Business/Club Listings: Business name, description, contact details, location, images
Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store full card details)
Communications: Messages, support requests, feedback

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
Cookies: See our Cookie Policy below

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Contract Performance: To provide our services and fulfill subscriptions
Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform, prevent fraud, and ensure security
Consent: For marketing communications (you can withdraw consent at any time)
Legal Obligation: To comply with Irish and EU law

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Create and manage your account
Process subscriptions and payments
Display your business, club, or event listings
Communicate with you about your account and services
Improve our platform and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Stripe (payment processing), hosting providers
Public Listings: Business and club information you choose to publish is publicly visible
Legal Requirements: When required by Irish or EU law, or to protect our rights

7. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are legally required to retain it.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or other processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at gordonmeade@gmail.com.

10. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for the site to function. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., session management, authentication, language preferences)

We do not use analytics, marketing, or tracking cookies. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland's supervisory authority:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Ireland
Website: www.dataprotection.ie

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: gordonmeade@gmail.com