Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to improve your experience and provide relevant content about educational resources on Lough Derg shoreline paths, Lough Corrib circuit routes, Muckross Lake walks in Kerry, and gentle waterside rambles.

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• Your IP address and browser information
• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search terms used
• Your location (country and general region)
• Device type and operating system
• Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These tools help us understand which trails and resources you find most valuable.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes that benefit both you and our community of senior walkers.

Your data helps us:

• Improve our website content and trail recommendations
• Understand which walking routes are most popular
• Enhance the mobile responsiveness of our educational resources
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze website performance and user engagement
• Ensure the security and reliability of our services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information. You can request access to the data we hold about you, ask for corrections to inaccurate information, or request deletion of your data.

You can also opt out of non-essential tracking by adjusting your browser settings or clicking our cookie preference center. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us directly using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days. Residents of certain jurisdictions may have additional rights under data protection laws, which we respect and honor.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to remember your preferences, track your visits, and analyze how you use our website about lakeside walks for seniors in Ireland. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use three types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference cookies: Remember your choices and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. Third-party services like analytics providers may also set cookies with your consent. We only partner with providers who maintain high privacy standards.

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously. We implement industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external resources and websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information.

When you leave our site, our privacy policy no longer applies. Please read the privacy statements of any linked websites carefully.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the last modified date.

Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.