Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/08/2022

This Privacy Policy explains how Patrick Story and What’s The Story? Ireland (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our websites: patrickstory.ie and whatsthestory22.ie. By using these sites, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you use our website, specifically when you interact with our contact form, newsletter signup, or engage with any content, including videos. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Contact Information: If you contact us through the form or email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide in your message.
  • Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address to send you updates, newsletters, or other communications. We use Mailchimp to manage our email subscriptions.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our websites, but they do not collect personally identifiable information unless you actively provide it. For more information on how we handle cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Contact Form: To respond to your inquiries or messages.
  • Newsletter Signup: To send you our newsletter, updates, and other relevant information. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email.
  • Improvement of Services: To improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our websites.
  • Communication: To communicate important updates or changes related to our websites or services.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of our websites. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our sites. Cookies may be used for:

  • Performance: To analyze how users interact with our websites and improve their performance.
  • Functional: To remember preferences and provide a better experience.
  • Analytics: To collect anonymous usage statistics (e.g., Google Analytics). For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

4. Data Protection and Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information. While no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of your personal data by using industry-standard security measures.

We will not share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law.

5. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in the personal data we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving any communications from us, including newsletters, at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, services, or embedded content (such as YouTube videos). Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Additionally, third-party services, such as Mailchimp (for newsletter subscriptions) and YouTube (for video embeds), may collect personal data as part of their functionality. We are not responsible for the collection or use of such data. Please review their privacy policies here:

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our use of your personal data, or your data protection rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 2425257

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.