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Legal Information

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page contains the Terms & Conditions, Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy for IrelandByLocals.com.

1. Terms & Conditions

1.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using IrelandByLocals.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1.2 Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, images, branding, graphics, and design, is the property of Ireland By Locals unless otherwise stated and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish content without prior written permission.

1.3 No Professional Advice

The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

This Website contains links to third-party websites and booking platforms. Ireland By Locals is not a travel agency and does not directly provide booking services unless explicitly stated.

All bookings made via third-party platforms are subject to their own terms and conditions. We are not responsible for any issues arising from third-party services.

1.5 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ireland By Locals shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this Website.

Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

2. Disclaimer

All information provided on this Website is published in good faith and for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations of any kind regarding completeness, reliability, or accuracy.

Travel information can change rapidly. Readers are responsible for verifying details such as pricing, opening hours, safety conditions, entry requirements, and local regulations directly with official sources or service providers.

Ireland By Locals is not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, inconvenience, or expense incurred as a result of reliance on information provided on this Website.

3. Privacy Policy (GDPR)

3.1 Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when voluntarily provided, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address (e.g., newsletter subscription or contact form)

We also collect limited non-identifiable data via cookies and analytics tools.

3.2 Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate Interests – for website security, fraud prevention, and basic site functionality

3.3 Third-Party Services

We use third-party service providers to operate and improve the Website. These may include, but are not limited to:

  • Ghost – website hosting and membership management
  • Google Analytics – traffic analysis
  • Stay22 – accommodation search and affiliate tracking
  • Travelpayouts – affiliate tracking services

These providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where required, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are relied upon.

We may update this list from time to time as service providers change.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

3.4 Data Retention

  • Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months.
  • Email data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

3.5 Your Rights

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@irelandbylocals.com

4. Cookie Policy

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
Required for security, website functionality, and member login. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., via Google Analytics). These are only activated with your consent.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Used by partner platforms to track referrals and commissions. These are only activated with your consent.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. You may also adjust your browser settings to manage or delete cookies at any time.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

This Website contains affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Ireland By Locals participates in affiliate programs including, but not limited to:

  • Booking.com
  • Expedia
  • Hotels.com
  • Vrbo
  • Tripadvisor
  • GetYourGuide
  • Travelpayouts
  • Stay22
  • Amazon
  • Kayak

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

These partnerships help support the operation and maintenance of the Website.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Legal Information or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

hello@irelandbylocals.com