Privacy Policy

Introduction

IrelandByCar.ie is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website. We keep this policy simple because we believe in transparency and minimal data collection.

Information We Collect

IrelandByCar.ie is designed to be used without requiring any personal information from you. We do not:

• Require you to create an account
• Collect your name, email address, or contact details
• Track your individual browsing behavior
• Sell or share personal data with third parties

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site in aggregate (such as which pages are most popular, how users navigate the site, and general geographic distribution of visitors). This helps us improve the website and create better content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

IrelandByCar.ie uses minimal cookies that are essential for the website to function properly. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Preference cookies: To remember your settings (such as map preferences)

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and understanding visitor behavior. See the Analytics section above for more details.
• Vercel Analytics: For privacy-friendly website analytics provided by our hosting platform.
• Mapbox: For displaying interactive maps. Mapbox may collect anonymized usage data according to their privacy policy.
• Vercel: Our hosting provider, which may log IP addresses for security and performance purposes.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services if you have concerns about their data practices.

Local Storage

We may use your browser's local storage to save your preferences (such as customized route selections). This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as attraction websites or accommodation providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect any personal information from children or adults.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have rights regarding your personal data. Since we do not collect personal data, these rights are automatically respected. You can use our website with confidence that your privacy is protected.