Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to improve your experience and provide you with the best possible service. When you visit our website, we automatically gather certain information about your device and browsing behavior. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time spent on each page.

If you choose to contact us through our contact form or email, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message content. We also collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage patterns.

When you sign up for our newsletter or create an account, we collect additional personal details to maintain your preferences and communicate with you about updates, new routes, and special events related to outdoor activities in the Galway area.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our website and services. Your data helps us personalize your experience, deliver relevant content about walking routes and outdoor activities, and respond to your inquiries promptly. We analyze usage patterns to understand how visitors interact with our site and to optimize our content for better user experience.

We may use your contact information to send you updates about new routes, seasonal recommendations for coastal walks, and information about accessibility features for senior visitors. We also use your data to troubleshoot technical issues, prevent fraud, and maintain the security of our website.

Your information helps us tailor recommendations based on your interests in specific outdoor activities, difficulty levels, and locations around Salthill and greater Galway. We never sell your personal information to third parties or use it for purposes other than those described in this policy.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also request a copy of all data we hold about you in a portable format. To exercise these rights, simply contact us with your request, and we will respond within thirty days.

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails and newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email communication or by contacting us directly. You also have the right to object to the processing of your data and to restrict how we use your information.

If you have concerns about how we handle your data or believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction. We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze how you use our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide personalized content. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device.

We use analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior, measure the effectiveness of our content about walking routes and outdoor activities, and identify areas for improvement. We also use functional cookies to remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred difficulty level for routes or your accessibility requirements.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and choose to disable them at any time. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access specific features. We provide a cookie policy with more detailed information about the specific cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses industry-standard encryption protocols, including SSL/TLS technology, to secure data transmission between your device and our servers.

We limit access to your personal information to employees and contractors who need it to perform their job functions. All staff members who handle personal data are trained on our privacy policies and data protection procedures. We regularly review and update our security measures to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

While we strive to protect your information using reasonable safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we commit to implementing the best practices in data protection to keep your information safe.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as tourism websites, outdoor activity providers, or accessibility services relevant to senior visitors in Galway. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information with them.

If you use third-party services or applications that integrate with our website, those services may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how your data is handled by third parties.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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 updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, when appropriate, by sending you an email notification. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. If you have any questions about changes to our policy, please contact us using the information provided below.