1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Account data: When you create an account or claim a business listing.
- User content: Reviews, ratings, photos, and other content you submit.
- Contact details: If you contact us directly.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, and clicks.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: To personalize your experience and gather analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Operate and improve the Pub.ie platform.
- Provide user account and business listing services.
- Display user-submitted reviews and content.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Analyze trends and usage to enhance functionality.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in.
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyze traffic using services like Google Analytics.
You can control cookies through your browser settings or through the cookie consent banner when you first visit the Site. For more detailed information, see Section 10 below.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers: Hosting, analytics, and email services.
- Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business partners: If you interact with business listings (e.g., reservation or menu systems embedded via third parties).
We require all third parties to respect your data and handle it in accordance with applicable laws.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- To provide our services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
You can request deletion of your account or content at any time by contacting us.
6. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights:
- Right to access – Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- 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 – Object to certain uses of your data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Please use the Site responsibly and avoid sharing sensitive personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Pub.ie is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance.
10. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and enhance your experience on Pub.ie.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., login sessions, navigation).
- Performance Cookies: These collect anonymous data on how users interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings.
- Advertising Cookies (if applicable): These track browsing habits to deliver relevant ads.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies at any time:
- Through your browser settings.
- Via the cookie consent banner available when you first access the site.
- By clearing cookies from your device.
Disabling cookies may impact certain functionalities of the Site.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services (like Google, Meta, or reservation platforms) that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the third party’s privacy and cookie policies.