Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Northern Ireland Visitors Guide. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
- Submit feedback or inquiries
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website functionality
- Provide relevant advertising through Google AdSense
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you've opted in)
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@touch-soft.co.uk
Website: Northern Ireland Visitors Guide
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).