Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Caherlode collects and uses your personal information when you visit our website and explore our scenic walking routes and countryside stroll guides. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. Our goal is to provide you with the best experience while maintaining transparency about how we collect and use information.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to enhance your experience with our walking guides and route recommendations:

• Personal Information: When you register an account or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and location preferences to help suggest walking routes suited to your fitness level.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our site, including the pages you visit, the routes you view (Wild Atlantic Way walks, loop routes near Dublin, Cork, and Galway), and your browsing patterns.
• Device Information: We collect information about the devices you use to access our website, including device type, operating system, and browser information.
• Location Data: With your permission, we may collect location information to provide personalised recommendations for waterproof gear suggestions and nearby dog-friendly walking trails.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Specifically, we use your data for the following purposes:

• Personalising your experience by recommending waymarked paths and Ordnance Survey Ireland map resources suited to your interests and fitness level.
• Sending you updates about new scenic walking routes, guided countryside strolls, and half-day walk suggestions in areas you've shown interest in.
• Improving our website's functionality and user interface based on how visitors interact with our route guides and weather advisory content for Irish conditions.
• Responding to your enquiries and providing customer support regarding walking trails, coastal cliff edge routes, and rural loop navigation.
• Analysing usage patterns to understand which walking destinations and guides are most popular among our visitors.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as previously viewed routes near your location or your interest in dog-friendly walking trails. These small files are stored on your device and allow us to personalise content and improve site performance. We use both essential cookies (required for site functionality) and analytics cookies (to understand user behaviour). You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please visit our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information. You may access, update, or request deletion of your personal data at any time. If you wish to exercise these rights, you can contact us using the information provided below. You also have the right to opt out of marketing communications, though we may still send you essential service updates. Residents of the European Economic Area have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority. We will respond to any requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use industry-standard security practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We recommend using strong passwords and keeping your account credentials confidential.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our website and provide our services, including analytics providers and hosting services. These third parties may have access to your personal information to the extent necessary to provide their services, but they are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services that may be linked from our site. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.