Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Local Link Louth Meath Fingal (Local Link LMF) (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.

2. Who We Are

Local Link LMF provides rural and community transport services across Louth, Meath, and Fingal.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: info@locallinklmf.ie

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any information you include in contact forms or messages
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

Fill out a contact form on our website
Contact us via email or phone
Use our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and provide customer support
Provide information about our services
Improve our website and user experience
Monitor website usage through analytics

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and improve services
Consent – where required (e.g. cookies and analytics)
Legal obligations – where applicable

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g. Google) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries and complying with legal obligations.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@locallinklmf.ie

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse website traffic.

You will be asked to consent to cookies when you first visit our website. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: