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📜 Privacy Policy

Silvermines.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with care, transparency, and respect. This long‑form Privacy Policy explains in detail what information we collect, how we use it, how we keep it safe, and the rights you have under GDPR. Our goal is to support the Silvermines community while maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

🔍 Overview

  • ✔ We only collect information necessary to operate the website and respond to enquiries.
  • ✔ We never sell or trade your personal data.
  • ✔ We use GDPR‑compliant processes and service providers.
  • ✔ You can request, correct, or delete your data at any time.
  • ✔ This policy applies to all visitors of Silvermines.com.

🏡 Who We Are

Silvermines.com is a community information website serving the parish of Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. The site provides local news, heritage information, group listings, and community resources. We operate on a non‑commercial basis and aim to support parish life through accessible, trustworthy information.

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the Contact Us page.

📦 What Personal Data We Collect

📝 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us or request information, you may provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Details of your enquiry
  • Information relating to local groups or events you ask us to share

💻 Technical & Usage Data

Automatically collected when you browse the website:

  • IP address and general location (approximate, not precise)
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring websites (e.g., Google search)
  • Basic analytics data (anonymous where possible)

🍪 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies help us understand how visitors use the site and improve functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

⚙️ How We Use Your Data

  • 📬 To respond to enquiries and provide information you request
  • 📢 To connect you with local groups or organisations when you ask us to
  • 🔧 To maintain, secure, and improve the website
  • 📊 To analyse site performance and visitor trends
  • ⚖️ To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

⚖️ Legal Basis Under GDPR

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: when you contact us or request information.
  • Legitimate interests: to operate a functional, informative community website.
  • Legal obligation: where processing is required by Irish or EU law.

🤝 Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share it only with:

  • 📡 Service providers (hosting, email, analytics) who help us operate the website
  • 🏘️ Local groups or organisations, but only when you explicitly request it
  • ⚖️ Authorities, if legally required

All service providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the purpose of supporting the website.

⏳ Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Typical retention periods include:

  • 📬 Enquiry emails: kept until your request is resolved
  • 📄 Contact form submissions: retained for a limited period for reference
  • 📊 Analytics data: stored in aggregated, non‑identifiable form

If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it unless we are legally required to retain it.

🔐 Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. While we take security seriously, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

🧾 Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • 📄 Access — request a copy of your data
  • ✏️ Rectification — correct inaccurate information
  • 🗑️ Erasure — request deletion of your data
  • ⛔ Restriction — limit how your data is used
  • 🚫 Objection — object to certain types of processing
  • 📦 Portability — receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us through the Contact Us page. You may also lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.

🔗 Third‑Party Links

Silvermines.com may link to external websites, local businesses, or community groups. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

👧 Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without appropriate consent. If you believe such data has been submitted, please contact us and we will address the issue promptly.

🌍 International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

🔄 Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent version.

📬 Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the details on our Contact Us page.

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