PRIVACY POLICY
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Privacy Policy · Cookie Policy · Terms and Conditions
Hamilton’s Bar, Geashill, Co. Offaly · www.hamiltons.ie
Last updated: March 2026
Part One: Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
The data controller for www.hamiltons.ie is Michael Comyn, operating Hamilton’s Bar, Geashill, Co. Offaly, R35 WV70, Ireland.
Contact: of****@*******ns.ie
2. What This Policy Covers
This policy applies to personal data collected through the Hamiltons’ website. It does not apply to data collected in person at the premises, which is governed separately.
3. Data We Collect and Why
3.1 Contact Form
When you use the contact form on this website, we collect:
– Your name
– Your email address
– The subject and content of your message
This data is collected for the sole purpose of responding to your enquiry. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in communicating with people who contact us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Contact form submissions are delivered to us via email and are not stored in the website database, aside from what WordPress and our hosting provider temporarily retain in server logs.
3.2 Website Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Analytics cookies are only placed if you accept cookies via the consent banner when you first visit the site.
If you accept, Google Analytics collects information including:
– Pages visited and time spent on the site
– Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
– Device type and browser
– How you arrived at the site (e.g. direct, search engine, referral)
The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
We do not use Google Analytics data to identify individuals. We do not connect analytics data to any other data we hold.
4. Data We Do Not Collect
We do not operate an email marketing list. We do not add contact form enquiries to any mailing list or newsletter. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not collect payment information through this website.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services in the operation of this website:
– Google Analytics (Google LLC) – website analytics, subject to your cookie consent. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy
– WordPress / Register365 – website platform and hosting. Server logs may retain IP addresses and access data for up to 30 days for security and operational purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal data to any other third party.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
Enquiries submitted via the contact form are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to and resolve your enquiry, after which they are deleted from our email records.
Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months, in line with Google’s default retention settings, and only where you have given consent.
Server log data is retained by Register365 for up to 30 days for security purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– The right to access the personal data we hold about you
– The right to request correction of inaccurate data
– The right to request deletion of your data
– The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
– The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
– The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at of****@*******ns.ie. We will respond within one month.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland): www.dataprotection.ie
8. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data submitted through this website. The site uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. Standard account security measures protect access to email communications.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date. We recommend checking this page periodically if you have previously submitted data through the site.
10. Contact
For any questions about this policy or about how your data is handled:
– Email: of****@*******ns.ie
– Post: Hamilton’s Bar, Geashill, Co. Offaly, R35 WV70, Ireland
– Phone: 057 934 3016
Part Two: Cookie Policy
11. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to website operators. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
12. How We Use Cookies
We use two categories of cookies on this website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They do not collect any personal data and cannot be switched off. No consent is required for these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics sets these cookies and allows us to understand how visitors use our website — which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and how they arrive at the site. These cookies are only placed if you accept cookies via the consent banner. You can decline them without affecting your ability to use the site.
13. Cookies We Use
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Expiry
_ga Google Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier Analytics (consent) 2 years
_gid Google Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited, Analytics (consent) 24 hours
_gat Google Throttles request rate to Google Analytics (consent) 1 minute
wordpress_* / wp-settings-* WordPress Technical session cookies for basic site functionality. Do not collect personal data. Strictly necessary Session
14. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Hamilton’s, a cookie consent banner will ask you to accept or decline analytics cookies. Your preference is stored and applied on subsequent visits.
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, at which point the consent banner will appear again.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
– See what cookies are set and delete them individually
– Block cookies from specific sites
– Block all third-party cookies
– Block all cookies (note: this may affect site functionality)
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org
15. Third-Party Cookie Information
Google Analytics cookies are set and managed by Google LLC. For full details of how Google uses data from these cookies, see: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
We have no access to or control over cookies set by Google, other than turning Google Analytics on or off on this site.
16. Updates to This Cookie Policy
If we change the cookies we use, or the purposes for which we use them, we will update this policy accordingly and revise the ‘last updated’ date at the top of this document.
Part Three: Terms and Conditions
17. About These Terms
These terms govern your use of www.hamiltons.ie. By accessing or using the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
These terms apply only to the website. They do not constitute terms of service for the premises themselves or any activity that takes place there.
18. About the Website
Hamilton’s is an informational website for Hamilton’s Bar, Geashill, Co. Offaly. It provides information about the Bar, its opening hours, and contact details. The site does not offer online purchasing, booking, or reservation services.
19. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this site — including opening hours, contact details, and general descriptions — is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free at any given time.
Opening hours in particular may change without prior notice on the website. If you are travelling specifically to visit the Bar, we recommend confirming by phone or email before setting out.
20. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, photographs, and design, is the property of Hamilton’s Bar or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
Personal, non-commercial use — such as sharing a link or saving an image for your own reference — is permitted.
21. External Links
This website contains a link to www.visitoffaly.ie. We include this link for visitors’ convenience. We have no control over the content or availability of external websites and accept no responsibility for them. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of that site or any association with its operators.
22. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Irish laLawHamilton’s Bar accepts no liability for:
– Any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website
– Any reliance placed on information published on this website
– Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the website
– Any third-party content linked to or referenced from this website
Nothing in these terms limits liability for fraud, personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under Irish law
23. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not use the site to transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website at any time without notice.
24. Governing LaLawhese terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.
25. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
26. Contact
For any questions about these terms:
– Email: of****@*******ns.ie
– Post: Hamilton’s Bar, Geashill, Co. Offaly, R35 WV70, Ireland
– Phone: 057 934 3016