Effective Date: 19/02/2026
Website: http://smartlivingireland.com
Data Controller: Smart Living Ireland
Contact Email: smartlivingireland6@gmail.com
1. Who We Are
Smart Living Ireland (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates http://smartlivingireland.com.
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), we are the Data Controller of your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact us at:
smartlivingireland6@gmail.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Website (if provided)
- IP address
- Browser user agent string
This information helps with spam detection and site security.
An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. Their privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Account Registration (If Applicable)
If you register on our website, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Username
- Any profile information you provide
We also store login records and administrative metadata for security purposes.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through a form, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message content) for customer service and communication purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – When you opt in to cookies, newsletters, or submit a contact form.
- Legitimate Interests – For spam detection, website security, fraud prevention, and improving our services.
- Contractual Necessity – If you create an account or request password reset.
- Legal Obligation – Where we must retain records for tax, legal, or regulatory reasons.
You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
4. Cookies Policy
We use cookies in accordance with EU cookie regulations.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality (e.g., login sessions).
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences (e.g., comment details saved for one year).
Analytics Cookies
May collect anonymised usage data to improve website performance.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Used to track purchases made via affiliate links.
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly.
These third-party sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Monitor your interaction
- Track interactions if you are logged into their platform
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
6. Affiliate Links & Advertising
Some pages may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to record referrals.
We only promote products/services we believe provide value. However, third-party platforms operate under their own privacy policies.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
- Hosting providers
- Spam detection services
- Website security providers
- Email service providers (if applicable)
- Affiliate platforms (for tracking purposes)
We do not sell your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Some data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Comments: retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
- User accounts: retained while active
- Contact form submissions: typically retained for up to 24 months
- Legal or financial records: retained as required by Irish law
9. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access
- Right to Rectification
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Object
- Right to Withdraw Consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
smartlivingireland6@gmail.com
We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
10. Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:
Data Protection Commission
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
11. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting
- Access controls
- Regular updates and monitoring
However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.