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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19/082025

The Right Place  operates the website https://therightplace.ie 
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Business Name: The Right Place
Email: info@therightplace.ie

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Account & Profile Information: name, email, phone number, address, profile details.

  • Listing & Booking Data: services posted, events, rentals, offers, bookings, messages between users.

  • Payment & Transaction Data: billing address, payment method, transaction history (handled securely by payment processors).

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and log data.

  • Communications: messages, inquiries, reviews, feedback, and support requests.

  • Media: any images, files, or documents uploaded by you.

3. How We Use Your Data (Purposes)

We use personal data only where legally permitted, including:

  • To create and manage your account.

  • To process bookings, listings, and transactions.

  • To facilitate communication between buyers and sellers/service providers.

  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

  • To send notifications about account activity, listings, or updates.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. tax records).

  • For marketing and promotional communications (only with your consent).

  • To improve our website, prevent fraud, and ensure security.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

  • Contract – processing necessary for providing services you request (e.g., bookings, account management).

  • Consent – when you agree to marketing communications, cookies, or optional services.

  • Legal Obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

  • Legitimate Interest – to improve our services, prevent fraud, and maintain network security.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Payment processors: [Insert e.g., Stripe, PayPal].

  • Hosting and IT service providers: for website operation and security.

  • Analytics & advertising providers: [e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel], where consent is given.

  • Regulatory authorities: when legally required.

Where third parties are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

  • Essential cookies – required for login, account security, and core functions.

  • Preference cookies – remember your settings.

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand site use (requires consent).

  • Marketing cookies – used for targeted ads (requires consent).

You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner and in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above:

  • Accounts – as long as the account remains active.

  • Transactions & invoices – kept for 6 years in line with tax laws.

  • Messages, listings, reviews – retained until deletion of the account or by request.

  • Cookies – duration depends on cookie type (see Cookie Policy).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Access – request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – request deletion of your data.

  • Restriction – limit how we use your data.

  • Objection – object to certain processing (including marketing).

  • Portability – request data transfer to another service provider.

  • Withdraw Consent – at any time where consent was given.

  • Complaint – lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC Ireland) (https://www.dataprotection.ie).

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting, limited access, and monitoring. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years old. If we become aware of personal data collected from a child without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. If changes are significant, we will notify you by email or through your account.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@therighplace.ie

 

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Right Place uses cookies and similar technologies on https://therightplace.ie.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics and advertising services.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain stored until they expire or are deleted.

  • First-party cookies – set by us.

  • Third-party cookies – set by external providers (e.g. analytics, advertising).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

    • Required for website functionality, security, and login.

    • Example: authentication cookies, session cookies.

    • Without these, the site cannot operate properly.

  2. Preferences Cookies

    • Store your settings (e.g., language, region, display preferences).

    • Provide a more personalized experience.

  3. Analytics & Performance Cookies

    • Help us understand how visitors use our website.

    • Example: Google Analytics (IP anonymization enabled).

    • Used to improve performance and user experience.

    • Set only if you give consent.

  4. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

    • Used by us or third parties to deliver personalized ads.

    • Example: Meta Pixel, Google Ads.

    • Track browsing behavior across websites.

    • Set only with your consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies We May Use

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies, including:

  • Google Analytics – website traffic analysis.

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel – advertising and tracking.

  • Payment processors – to support secure payments.

  • Social media plugins – when you interact with “Share” buttons or embeds.

Please review their individual privacy policies for more details.

4. Cookie Consent

On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent.

  • Strictly necessary cookies are always active.

  • Analytics and advertising cookies will only be placed if you accept them.

  • You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings [Insert: “link to cookie settings” if using a plugin].

5. How to Manage or Delete Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies.

  • Delete existing cookies.

  • Set preferences for specific websites.

For guidance:

Please note: disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

 

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