Privacy and Cookie Statement for VolunteerLouth.ie

Last Updated: 06/09/2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to VolunteerLouth.ie. This Privacy and Cookie Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information and how we use cookies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this statement.

2. Information We Collect

We use Smartlook to collect basic data for website analytics and metrics. The data collected is limited to:

• Device and browser information
• Pages visited on VolunteerLouth.ie
• Interaction and behavior data on the website

We want to emphasize that we do not collect IP addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information (PII) through Smartlook. Your privacy is important to us, and we take measures to ensure the data collected is non-personal and anonymized.

3. How We Use the Collected Information

The information collected through Smartlook is used solely to improve our website and user experience. We analyze this data to:

• Understand how visitors navigate our website
• Identify and address usability issues
• Improve website performance and content

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on VolunteerLouth.ie. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and user behavior. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy

5. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data collected through Smartlook.

6. Data Retention

We retain the data collected through Smartlook for a limited period necessary for our analytics purposes. After this period, the data is securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can request access to the data we have collected about you.
• Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy and cookie practices, please contact:

Jan Andersson
Volunteer Engagement Team
Louth Volunteer Centre
County Hall, Alphonsus Rd, Dundalk
Phone: 042 939 2934
Email: Jan@volunteerlouth.ie

9. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Statement to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for any updates.