Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Thursday Deals Ireland collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, thursdayireland.com. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
Thursday Deals Ireland does not collect personal information through registration or forms. However, certain information is automatically gathered when you visit our website:
- 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 collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and popular content
- To ensure the website operates securely and efficiently
- To deliver relevant advertising based on general browsing behaviour
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is stored in databases or linked to individual identities.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar 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.
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to understand how visitors interact with the site
- Advertising cookies: Used by advertising partners to show relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
Thursday Deals Ireland uses third-party services to support website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and improve site performance
- Google AdSense: To display targeted advertisements based on general browsing behaviour
- Cloudflare: To provide security and content delivery services
These third parties may collect data such as IP addresses and browsing activity. We do not control their privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies:
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure servers, SSL encryption for data transmission, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access any data processed about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to data processing
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month. Please note that since we do not collect or store personal identifiers, we cannot link data to specific individuals unless you provide it directly.
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 most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Fiona O'Malley
University College Dublin, Belfield
Dublin 4, D04 V1W8
Ireland
Email: [email protected]