Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Run Apparel Ireland (operating at onrunningireland.net) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to transparent data practices in compliance with applicable Irish and European data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide personal details such as your name, email, or phone number. The information collected includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyse traffic patterns and content popularity
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use this data to identify individuals, nor do we sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
These cookies are used for:
- Remembering language or region preferences
- Enabling website functionality
- Collecting anonymous analytics data
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us understand website traffic and improve our services. These include:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor behaviour. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks such as Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. These services may place cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across other websites. They do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
We do not control the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. While we do not store personal information in databases, we implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect automatically. This includes using secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: You may request confirmation of whether we hold any data about you.
- Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your data, where applicable.
- Right to restrict processing: You may request limitations on how your data is used.
- Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If material changes are made, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Fiona Gallagher
National University of Ireland Galway
University Rd, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
Email: [email protected]