Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our hiking trail guides and resources. When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain data about your browsing activity, including the pages you view, the time spent on each page, and the links you click. This information helps us understand which trail guides and hiking resources are most useful to our visitors.

If you choose to contact us with questions about hiking trails in Killarney National Park, the Burren Way, or Glendalough valley paths, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We may also collect information through optional surveys or feedback forms about your hiking experience. Additionally, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics about how you use our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver, maintain, and improve our hiking trail guides and day hike planning resources. Your data helps us personalize your experience, providing relevant content about beginner-friendly routes and hiking recommendations based on your interests. We analyze usage patterns to identify which trails and guides receive the most attention, allowing us to expand coverage of popular destinations like Glendalough and the Burren Way.

We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates about new hiking guides or trail information if you've opted in to receive communications. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with partners to better understand hiking trends and improve our content, but this data cannot be used to identify you personally.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, review, and request corrections to any personal information we hold about you. If you wish to delete your data, you can submit a deletion request, and we will remove your information from our systems within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are legally required to retain it. You also have the right to opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

Under data protection regulations, you have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a portable format. If you believe we have mishandled your data or violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. We respect your privacy choices and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our hiking trail website. These small text files are stored on your device and help us remember your preferences, track your activity, and gather analytics about how you use our site. Essential cookies allow our website to function properly, while analytical cookies help us understand visitor behavior and improve our hiking guides and trail information.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences and choose to accept or decline certain types of cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. We also use web beacons and similar tracking technologies to measure the effectiveness of our content and understand which hiking trails and guides generate the most interest from our audience.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our website uses encryption protocols to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers. We maintain secure servers and restrict access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it to provide our services.

While we strive to protect your information with industry-standard security practices, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential. If you believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately so we can assist you.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites and resources about hiking in Ireland, travel information, and related services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal information. This policy applies only to our website and the information we collect directly.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.