Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Welcome to irish-energy.ie We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://irish-energy.ie
For the purposes of data protection legislation, the data controller is:
irish-energy.ie
Email: info@irish-energy.ie
Located in Ireland
2. What Data We Collect
- Personal information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email address)
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Usage data such as pages visited and referral sources
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 16.
3. How We Collect Your Data
- When you browse or interact with our website
- When you submit a contact form or email us
- When you click on affiliate or third-party links (e.g. Amazon)
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Enhance your experience on the site
- Track affiliate link clicks
- Analyse website traffic and performance
You can accept or manage cookies via the cookie banner or your browser settings.
5. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
irish-energy.ie is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.ie Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, or Amazon.es.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Amazon and other third parties may serve content and ads, collect information directly from users, and place or recognize cookies on your browser. See Amazon’s Privacy Notice for more details.
6. Why We Process Your Data
- To respond to your enquiries
- To improve our website and services
- To monitor affiliate performance
- To comply with legal obligations
7. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you give explicit permission (e.g. cookie use)
- Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our website
- Contract – to respond to your requests or interactions
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or as required by law. Contact form messages are typically stored for up to 12 months.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland
To exercise your rights, email us at info@irish-energy.ie.
10. Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Amazon). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies before submitting personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 info@irish-energy.ie