Effective Date: 6 July 2026

Introduction

Changing Ireland (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://changingireland.ie/ (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

We collect information from you in the following ways:

• Automatically collected information through Google Analytics
• Information collected through Google Search Console
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Google Analytics

Our Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze how users interact with our Site.

Through Google Analytics, we collect:

• Your IP address (anonymized)
• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Referral sources (how you found our Site)
• Browser type and device information
• Geographic location (city/country level)

Google Analytics data is processed by Google in accordance with Google’s own privacy policy. Google may use this information for its own purposes, including improving Google services. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Google Search Console

Our Site uses Google Search Console to monitor and maintain our presence in Google Search results. Through Google Search Console, we collect:

• Search queries used to find our Site
• Click-through rates from search results
• Impressions in Google Search
• Website performance data

This information is processed by Google in accordance with Google’s privacy policies and is used to help us optimize our Site for search engines and improve user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow websites to remember information about your visit.

The cookies used on our Site are:

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) – used to understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Functional cookies – used to remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected through our Site to:

• Analyze user behavior and Site usage patterns
• Improve Site performance, content, and user experience
• Monitor Site security and detect fraud
• Optimize our search engine presence
• Generate anonymous statistical data

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months from the date of collection. Google Search Console data is retained according to Google’s retention policies. You can adjust data retention settings in your Google Analytics account.

Legal Basis and Your Rights (GDPR)

As our Site is based in Ireland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. We process your data on the basis of legitimate interests in analyzing Site usage and improving our services.

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions)
• Object to processing of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights or if you have any concerns about our data handling practices, you can contact the Data Protection Commissioner, Ireland at https://www.dataprotection.ie/ or by phone at +353 (0)761 108 800.

Contact Forms

Our Site does not contain a contact form. Therefore, we do not collect personal information through web forms on this Site.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Changing Ireland

Website: https://changingireland.ie/

Alternatively, you can contact the Data Protection Commissioner, Ireland:

Data Protection Commissioner

Email: info@dataprotection.ie

Phone: +353 (0)761 108 800

Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie/

Last Updated: 6 July 2026