Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ireland's Outdoor Gear Hub (operated by Rowan Blake) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, muckbootsireland.org. We do not collect personal data through registration or store any information in a database. Our practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable Irish and European data protection laws.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search term
- Cookie identifiers
No personally identifiable information such as name, email, or phone number is collected unless voluntarily provided through contact forms — and even then, it is not stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our site
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver relevant advertising content through third-party networks
- To ensure the security and integrity of our website
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling. All data is processed anonymously and aggregated.
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 analyze site traffic.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Used by analytics services to measure site usage
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party networks to display relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage statistics
- Google Ads and other advertising networks: To serve targeted, interest-based advertisements
- Cloudflare: For website security and performance optimization
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies directly.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information, including secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a copy of any data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing: Limit how your data is used
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Opt out of processing for direct marketing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. 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 latest version will always be posted on this page with the Last Updated date revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Rowan Blake
National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Glasnevin Cemetery Perimeter St,
Glasnevin,
Dublin 9, D09 VY63,
Ireland
Email: [email protected]