Effective Date: June 3rd 2025
At Sauna Finder Ireland (www.saunafinder.ie), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
www.saunafinder.ie is an online sauna directory created to help people discover and connect with sauna experiences across Ireland.
If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
📧 saunafinderireland@gmail-com
2. Information We Collect
a. When You Visit the Website
We collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
This information helps us monitor site performance and usage.
b. When You Submit a Sauna Listing
We may collect:
- Your name (optional)
- Email address
- Sauna name, description, and location
- Images or website links
Used to manage and display sauna listings.
c. When You Contact Us
We may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Your message content
Used to respond to enquiries or feedback.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to:
- Publish and maintain sauna listings
- Communicate with you
- Improve the functionality and user experience of the site
- Monitor security and performance
We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Consent – when you submit a sauna or contact us
- Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve the website
You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at saunafinderireland@gmail.com
5. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell or rent your personal data.
We may share it with:
- Web service providers (hosting, analytics, security)
- Legal authorities, if legally required
All third parties are GDPR-compliant and handle data securely.
6. Cookies
Our site uses cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Track anonymous usage statistics
- Remember your preferences
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Security & Retention
We take your data security seriously. Measures include:
- SSL encryption
- Secure server hosting
- Limited data access
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected.
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw your consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission
(https://www.dataprotection.ie)
To exercise your rights, email saunafinderireland@gmail.com
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
We encourage users to check this page regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 sauanfinderireland@gmail.com