IrishHouses.ie Privacy & Cookie Policy
Introduction
Your privacy is a priority for us.
This privacy policy is designed to clarify the collection and utilization of information about our users, outlining how we safeguard your privacy. We encourage you to thoroughly review this statement to comprehend how your personal data will be utilized.
Table of Contents
1. What personal data do we collect?
2. Legal basis for processing
3. How do we use your personal data?
4. How do we share your information?
5. Your rights and choices.
6. Other important information.
What personal data do we collect?
IrishHouses.ie collects personal data to operate our business and provide you with our products and services. Additionally, we gather information through your interaction with our products, utilizing cookies and other technologies.
While using our site, you retain the choice of what data we collect. When asked to provide personal data, you have the option to decline. However, if the data is necessary for a specific product or feature, declining may limit your ability to use that product or feature.
We collect personal data in the following ways:
Through information you provide to us:
When you register as a user, we collect personal data like your name and email address to create your account. We store information related to your use of our service, including interactions with other users and any data you upload to the site.
Through your use of our services:
We collect information about the types of services you use and how you use them. This includes the parts of our websites you visit, the advertisements you view, and other related data.
Categories of information collected during service use:
Information about your device and internet connection: We gather data about your device, such as manufacturer, operating systems, and browser version. Information about the connection to our services, such as IP address, network ID, cookies, and unique ID files, is also collected.
Information about how our services are used: This includes details about your interactions with our services, such as pages visited, searches performed, visit times and dates, duration of page display, navigation behavior, and prior website visits before accessing ours.
Cookies and other locally stored content: Our services use cookies and locally stored data on your device. You can find more details about cookies and how to manage them in our Cookie Policy.
Information about user location: We register your geographical location based on your IP address and mobile network code.
Messages
We gather information about the sending and receiving of messages among users on our site.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your Personal Data to ensure the necessary performance of your contract with us. In certain circumstances, we may also process your Personal Data for our legitimate interests, such as informing you of service changes, providing information about our other services, or complying with legal obligations. Consent may also serve as a relevant legal basis for processing your Personal Data. If you wish to withdraw your consent, please follow the links in the 'My IrishHouses.ie' section.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We utilize collected data to offer and enhance our products and services, personalize your site experience, and communicate with you regarding account information and security updates. With your consent, we may contact you about updates on our products, third-party offerings, and display more relevant ads.
Your data is employed for account authentication, enabling interaction with other site users, contacting advertisers, and connecting with service providers. When reaching out to advertisers, they receive the data entered in your message. Be sure to review the privacy policies of third parties you share data with.
Communications
We contact you through email and messages on our site or apps for service-related matters, security updates, and promotional materials. Marketing preferences can be updated in your account, but service messages cannot be opted out of. Marketing materials may also be issued to listed properties for advertising purposes.
Advertising
Banner advertising on our site targets visitors through various ad networks. We measure ad performance using data provided through your cookie preferences.
Research and Developing Our Services
Data collected through site usage and public feedback aids in research for service development, ensuring an improved user experience.
User Research Participation
Provided data is used for research, accessible to a limited internal team, and deleted six months after collection. Personal details are not linked to responses.
Customer Support
Provided data, including communications, is used to investigate and respond to service issues and complaints.
Insights
We use data to generate statistics about our site, without identifying users. Information includes ad impressions, clicks, and demographic distribution.
Security Monitoring and Investigations
Data is used to investigate potential fraudulent behavior, harm to members or visitors, and violations of our Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.
How We Share Your Information
We retain access to all personal information collected from you. With your consent, we may share this information with carefully screened third parties to contact you about products or services of potential interest. In the event of a joint venture, sale, or merger involving IrishHouses.ie, your information may be disclosed to new business partners or owners.
Our Services
Our service facilitates interactions among site members. If you send a message to another member, your message will be shared with that specific site member.
Service Providers
We engage service providers to assist in delivering our service, such as processing payments, site maintenance, and fraud detection. These providers access your information as necessary for task performance and are bound not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
Legal Disclosures
When required by law, we may disclose your information, including in response to subpoenas or legal processes. Your personal data may also be shared to:
Be used by government enforcement agencies for investigating, preventing, or taking action against suspected or actual illegal activities.
Enforce agreements with you.
Investigate and defend IrishHouses.ie against third-party allegations.
Protect the integrity and security of our services.
Exercise the rights and safety of IrishHouses.ie, and other users.
Change of Ownership
In the event of a joint venture, sale, or merger involving IrishHouses.ie, your information may be disclosed to new business partners or owners. Any entity acquiring IrishHouses.ie or part of our business has the right to continue using your data as outlined in this privacy policy, unless you provide alternative consent.
Your Rights and Choices
Under the General Data Protection Regulations, you have various rights regarding your data, including access, data portability, deletion, withdrawal of consent, and restriction of processing. You can exercise these rights through our data request feature.
Data Retention
Retention periods depend on the type and usage of data. Legal requirements may mandate specific retention durations. Personal information provided during account registration is retained as long as the account is active, and for seven years after closure to align with Irish statutory limitations. Inactive accounts are retained for seven years from the last date of activity.
Non-personally identifiable data is retained for potential future use, including details outlined in the Terms & Conditions.
Right to Access Your Personal Data
Both registered and non-registered users can request a copy of personally identifiable information we hold using our data request feature.
Right to Control Your Personal Data
Registered users can update information through the data request feature or contact Customer Support. Changes can be made directly in the account dashboard, including marketing preferences. You have the right to request necessary changes to ensure accuracy and currency.
Right to Data Deletion
Both registered and non-registered users can request deletion of personally identifiable information using our data request feature, with exceptions for legal obligations.
Right to Data Portability
Registered users on our site possess the right to data portability. This implies that you can request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable copy of your data, transferrable to yourself or another organization. Utilize our data request feature to initiate a portable copy request. If you provided information to IrishHouses.ie Mortgages, a separate data controller, and wish to exercise the aforementioned rights, contact them at IrishHouses.ie.mortgages@IrishHouses.ie.ie.
Other Important Information
Special Category Personal Data:
IrishHouses.ie refrains from collecting special categories of personal data. If you input such information in free text sections like ad descriptions or forums, it will be handled and processed similarly to other data you provide.
Security:
Ensuring the security of your data is paramount. We conduct regular system monitoring for vulnerabilities and potential attacks. However, we cannot guarantee the security of information you send to us. No assurance is given against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction despite our physical, technical, or managerial safeguards.
Direct Marketing:
Marketing information is sent only to those who opt in. You can adjust your preferences at any time by logging into your account and updating your dashboard. Opt-out options are also available in the unsubscribe link at the end of each email.
Changes to this Statement:
This statement will be updated as needed to align with product changes. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect revisions. Regularly reviewing our Privacy Policy is encouraged to stay informed about data usage.
Contact Information:
For inquiries related to this Policy, contact us at info@IrishHouses.ie
Cookie Policy
What are Cookies and How are They Used?
A cookie is a small data snippet sent to your device's web browser by a website and stored on your device's hard drive. Cookies can "remember" your actions or preferences over time and may contain data related to website function or delivery. While browsers offer the option to prevent cookie use, note that this may impact website functionality.
IrishHouses.ie.ie utilizes cookies to maintain platform functionality, analyze traffic, prevent abuse, enhance performance, personalize content and advertising, and offer social media features. (*PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and any other internet-accessible hardware.)
Types of Cookies:
First-Party Cookies
Directly stored by the visited website or domain, these cookies facilitate analytics data collection, language settings, and other user experience functions.
Third-Party Cookies
Created by domains different from the visited website or domain, these cookies are commonly used for cross-site tracking, retargeting, and personalized advertising.
Cookie Categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for navigating the website and accessing features, these cookies enable services like shopping baskets. To prevent abuse on our platform, reCAPTCHA cookies are deemed strictly necessary. For user privacy, Google Analytics cookies process obscured and/or non-personally identifiable data, categorized as strictly necessary for aggregated usage metrics.
Analytics Cookies
Collect information on website usage, such as frequently visited pages and clicked links. These cookies aggregate anonymous data to enhance website functions.
Functional Cookies
Remember user choices for an enhanced, personalized experience, like login credentials and search view preferences. They may also remember customizations to text size and fonts, providing services like video viewing or commenting.
Advertising Cookies
Deliver relevant ads based on browsing interests, limiting ad frequency, and assessing campaign effectiveness. Placed with operator permission by advertising networks, these cookies share website visit information with other organizations, such as advertisers.
Connection Between Marketing Cookies and Site Functionality
Oftentimes, marketing or advertising cookies are associated with site functionality provided by other organizations.
Targeting Cookies
Set through our site by advertising partners, these cookies may display relevant advertisements. These cookies or ad personalization do not identify the user.
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