GDPR Compliance
At Ireland's Outdoor Gear Hub, we are committed to respecting your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU’s comprehensive data privacy law. Although we do not collect personal data through user registration or accounts, we process limited personal data via cookies and analytics tools to improve your browsing experience. This page explains how GDPR applies to your use of our website and how you can exercise your rights.
Scope and Applicability
This GDPR compliance page applies to all visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), including Ireland. Our website may collect personal data through automated means such as cookies, web server logs, and analytics platforms. We do not store personal data in databases, nor do we require users to create accounts or provide identifying information to browse our content.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit the way we use your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of your data, where processing is based on consent or contract.
- Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests, including profiling or direct marketing.
How We Comply
We comply with GDPR by:
- Using only essential and analytics cookies with prior consent via a cookie banner.
- Minimizing data collection to what is strictly necessary for site functionality and analytics.
- Ensuring all third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) are configured for GDPR compliance.
- Not storing personal data longer than necessary.
- Appointing Rowan Blake as the responsible data controller.
Data We Process
The personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
- Cookie identifiers
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Location data (country-level only, derived from IP)
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:
- Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and performance optimization.
- Consent: For non-essential cookies and tracking technologies.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us by email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- The specific right you wish to exercise
- Any relevant details (e.g., email address or IP if known)
We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request to ensure data security.
Response Timeframes
We are required by GDPR to respond to your request within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this to two months and will inform you if this occurs.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our website, charge you fees, or provide you with a lower quality of service because you exercised your GDPR rights.
Updates and Changes
We may update this page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this GDPR compliance page or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:
Rowan Blake
National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Glasnevin Cemetery Perimeter St
Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 VY63
Ireland
[email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland’s supervisory authority):
https://www.dataprotection.ie