Privacy and Cookie Policy

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Privacy and Cookie Policy

This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how this website www.dublinacademy.ie, operated by the Dublin Academy of Education, collects, uses, and protects the information you provide while using the Site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. By using this Site, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Please check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any updates.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, contact information (including email address and phone number), demographic details (e.g., postcode, preferences), and other information relevant to offers or surveys.
  • Non-Personal Information: Browser details, IP address, device information, and browsing activity collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Services: Internal record keeping, improving our products and services, and customising the Site based on your preferences.
  • Promotional Communications: Sending emails or updates about new products, special offers, or relevant information.
  • Market Research: Occasionally contacting you for feedback via email, phone, or other communication channels.
  • Website Analytics: Using tools such as Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics may collect anonymised information about your browsing behaviour.

Security

We are committed to safeguarding your information. We implement appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse of your data.

Cookies and Consent Management

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that allows us to recognise your browser and remember certain information. We use cookies to provide a better browsing experience, analyse web traffic, and personalise content. Cookies also help us understand how visitors use our Site.

Google Analytics and Consent Mode

We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymised data to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. This allows us to optimise content and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as page views, session duration, and geographic location.

We have implemented Google Consent Mode, ensuring that cookies related to Google Analytics and ads are adjusted based on your consent preferences. When you visit our Site, you will have the option to accept or decline cookies via our consent banner. If you decline, Google Analytics will operate in a limited, consent-aware mode.

For more information about Google’s data practices, you can review Google’s Privacy Policy.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our consent management tool:

  • Accepting / Declining Cookies: You can accept or refuse non-essential cookies when prompted on our Site.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to disable or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to fully use the Site.

For further information on cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.