1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ireland Votes processes personal data in connection with access to and use of the Ireland Votes Platform and associated Services.
Ireland Votes is committed to protecting personal data and respecting privacy rights in accordance with applicable Irish and European Union law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that certain information may be processed as described within this Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
“Ireland Votes” means Ireland Votes and all associated websites, applications, services, and digital infrastructure operated under the Ireland Votes brand.
“Platform” means the Ireland Votes website, applications, election centres, polling trackers, maps, analytics systems, and related digital services.
“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under GDPR.
“Services” means any features, functionality, tools, content, or digital services provided through the Platform.
“User” means any person accessing or using the Platform or Services.
“GDPR” means the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
3. Information Collected
Ireland Votes may collect, receive, process, or generate certain categories of information in connection with operation of the Platform and Services.
Such information may include:
• browser and device information;
• IP addresses and technical identifiers;
• usage analytics and interaction data;
• performance, diagnostic, and security logs;
• communications submitted through contact forms or email;
• user preferences, including theme settings or interface preferences;
• cookie and session information.
Ireland Votes does not intentionally collect special category personal data unless voluntarily submitted by a User.
4. Use of Information
Ireland Votes may process information for purposes including:
• operation and maintenance of the Platform and Services;
• analytics and performance monitoring;
• security, fraud prevention, and abuse detection;
• responding to enquiries or communications;
• improving user experience, functionality, and reliability;
• complying with legal obligations.
Ireland Votes processes data only where there is a lawful basis under applicable data protection law.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, Ireland Votes may process Personal Data on the basis of:
• legitimate interests;
• consent;
• compliance with legal obligations;
• performance of contractual obligations;
• protection of Platform security and operational integrity.
Where consent is relied upon, Users may withdraw consent at any time, subject to applicable law.
6. Cookies & Analytics
Ireland Votes may use cookies, local storage, analytics technologies, or similar technical mechanisms to improve Platform functionality, remember preferences, monitor usage, and enhance performance.
Such technologies may include:
• session management;
• interface preferences such as theme settings;
• usage analytics and performance metrics;
• security and diagnostic tools.
Users may manage certain cookie preferences through browser settings, subject to functionality limitations.
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Ireland Votes may use third-party providers for infrastructure, hosting, analytics, security, communications, or operational support.
Personal Data may be processed by such providers solely to the extent reasonably necessary for operation of the Platform and Services.
Ireland Votes does not sell Personal Data to third parties.
Third-party providers may include, without limitation:
• hosting and cloud infrastructure providers;
• analytics services;
• content delivery or security providers.
8. Data Retention
Ireland Votes retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, analytical, or security purposes.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
• the nature of the information;
• legal or regulatory requirements;
• security or fraud-prevention needs;
• operational necessity.
Information no longer required may be deleted, anonymised, or securely archived.
9. User Rights
Subject to applicable law, Users may have rights relating to:
• access to Personal Data;
• rectification of inaccurate information;
• erasure of Personal Data;
• restriction of processing;
• objection to processing;
• data portability;
• withdrawal of consent, where consent applies.
Requests relating to privacy rights may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
Users may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.
10. Security
Ireland Votes implements reasonable technical and organisational measures intended to protect information against unauthorised access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.
However, no internet-based platform or digital transmission system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users acknowledge that transmission of information via the internet occurs at their own risk.
11. External Services & Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, media organisations, analytics providers, or external platforms.
Ireland Votes is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party services.
Users should review the privacy policies of external services independently.
12. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters may be directed to:
contact@irelandvotes.com
Additional enquiries may also be directed to:
glen@irelandvotes.com
michael@irelandvotes.com
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Ireland Votes reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of the Platform following publication of revised terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.