Privacy Policy

1. Types of Data We Process

Ireland News does not collect personal data that can directly identify the user (name, address, email, etc.).

The Site may automatically collect the following categories of data:

1. 1. technical information about the device and browser (device type, browser type, screen resolution, etc.);
2. 2. anonymous data about Site usage (number of visits, pages viewed, time spent on page);
3. 3. anonymous aggregated data generated by Google Analytics.

Visitor IP addresses are anonymized in accordance with GDPR and cannot be used to identify individual users.

2. Cookies

The Site uses cookies to provide basic functionality and for statistical analysis of visits.

By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Users can disable cookies in their browser, but certain Site functionalities may become limited as a result.

3. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Ireland News uses only Google Analytics as a third-party service for collecting aggregated statistical data. Google Analytics uses cookies in accordance with Google's policies.

The collected data is:

• •aggregated (group statistical data);
• •anonymized;
• •does not constitute personal data in terms of direct identification.

The Site does not use any advertising networks, does not display personalized ads, and does not collect data for advertising purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under GDPR and applicable Irish law, data processing on the Site is based on the following legal bases:

1. 1. Legitimate interest: ensuring the technical functionality of the Site and analyzing visit statistics to improve the service.
2. 2. User consent: to the extent that the user accepts the use of cookies through their browser.

Ireland News does not engage in profiling, does not use automated decision-making, and does not collect special categories of personal data (sensitive data).

5. Users from the EEA (European Economic Area)

In accordance with GDPR and EEA practices:

• •Ireland News does not collect or process personal data that would enable direct identification of users from the EEA.
• •The use of Google Analytics includes IP address anonymization, meaning user data from the EEA cannot be linked to individuals.
• •The cookies used have technical and analytical functions and do not collect information for marketing or advertising purposes.
• •Users from the EEA have rights guaranteed by GDPR (e.g., right to access, deletion, restriction of processing), but since Ireland News does not collect personal data, these rights can only be exercised to the extent technically and factually possible.

6. Data Retention

Ireland News does not directly store any user data. Aggregated data generated through Google Analytics is stored in accordance with Google's data retention policy.

Ireland News does not process, store, or archive individual user information that would enable identification.

7. Data Access and Sharing

Ireland News does not share user data with third parties, does not sell, assign, or transfer data to any external entity.

The only entity processing anonymous statistical data is Google, as the provider of Google Analytics.

Ireland News does not have access to individualized data that would identify users.

8. Email Addresses and User Registration

Ireland News does not offer user registration and does not collect visitor email addresses.

Should registration be introduced in the future, email addresses will be used solely for authentication and account management purposes, in accordance with applicable regulations, and will not be shared with third parties without appropriate legal basis.

Ireland News does not send promotional or advertising messages to users without their prior consent.

9. Data Security

Ireland News takes appropriate technical, organizational, and, where necessary, personnel measures to protect all data processed indirectly through the Site, in accordance with GDPR and Irish Data Protection legislation.

Although the Site does not process personal user data to an extent that enables identification, standard protection measures against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse of data are applied.

10. User Rights Regarding Data Processing

Under GDPR and Irish Data Protection legislation, data subjects have, among others, the following rights:

• •the right to information about processing and notification of key elements of data processing;
• •the right to access personal data being processed;
• •the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
• •the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") in cases provided by law;
• •the right to restriction of processing in legally prescribed cases;
• •the right to data portability, where conditions under GDPR are met;
• •the right to object to processing, including processing based on legitimate interest.

Given that Ireland News does not collect personal data that enables identification of specific users, the aforementioned rights can only be exercised to a limited extent in practice. If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated in connection with the use of the Site, you can contact us via the Contact.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

Ireland News reserves the right to change or amend this Privacy Policy at any time in accordance with applicable regulations. The current version of the Privacy Policy will always be available at:

https://www.irelandnews.ie/privacy