Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We gather information to provide you with the best experience possible. This includes:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you contact us or sign up for updates about our trails
• Usage data about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and the links you click
• Device information such as your browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Location data if you choose to share it to help us provide location-specific trail information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience

We collect this information through your direct interactions with our site and through automated tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us serve you better. We use collected data to:

• Provide and improve our trail information and hiking resources
• Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests promptly
• Send you updates about new trails, events, and relevant information about hiking in Kilkenny
• Analyze how our website is used to optimize user experience and performance
• Ensure the security and integrity of our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Any information shared with service providers is strictly for operational purposes and covered by confidentiality agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal data. You can request access to the information we hold about you, ask for corrections to any inaccurate data, or request deletion of your information where appropriate. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. You can also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may be limited if you disable certain cookies.

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and provide a personalized experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you when you return to our website.

We use essential cookies for site functionality, analytical cookies to understand visitor behavior, and marketing cookies to deliver relevant content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out through our cookie management tools.

Third-party services we use, such as analytics platforms, may also set their own cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand their practices. For more detailed information about cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you request deletion or when data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which we use it. For example, we may retain usage analytics for longer periods to identify trends, but personal contact information will be retained only as long as you remain an active user or as long as necessary for customer service purposes.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our site.