Privacy Policy

01 Who We Are

DesignPop.ie is an independent comparison and review website dedicated to helping Irish players find the best online casinos in Ireland. We do not operate any gambling services ourselves — we are solely an information and review platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

Our website is operated from Ireland and is intended for users aged 18 and over. By using DesignPop.ie, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

02 Data We Collect

We collect two categories of data: information you provide voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you browse our site.

Data you provide voluntarily:

• Name and email address if you contact us through our contact form
• Any feedback, comments, or queries you submit to us
• Newsletter subscription preferences, if applicable

Data collected automatically:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring URLs (the site you came from before visiting us)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Date and time of your visit

We do not collect any financial information, payment card details, or sensitive personal data as defined by the GDPR.

03 How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our website and its content
• To respond to enquiries or support requests you submit
• To analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour to improve the user experience
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse of our platform
• To comply with our legal obligations under Irish and EU law
• To send you updates or newsletters, only if you have opted in

We rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR to process your data: your consent (where applicable), our legitimate interests in operating and improving the website, and compliance with legal obligations.

We will never sell your personal data to any third party for marketing purposes.

04 Cookies and Tracking

DesignPop.ie uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how our site is used. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymous data on how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics). This helps us improve content and navigation.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Set when you click through to a casino via our affiliate links. These allow us to track referrals for commission purposes.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the site. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org.

05 Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share limited data with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

• Analytics providers: We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymised usage data. Google may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
• Affiliate networks: When you click a casino link, the destination site may set its own cookies and collect data in accordance with its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for third-party data practices.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose data if required to do so by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
• Business transfers: If DesignPop.ie is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or third-party website you visit through our links.

06 Affiliate Disclosure

DesignPop.ie earns revenue through affiliate partnerships with online casinos. This means we may receive a commission when you click a link on our site and subsequently register or deposit at a casino. This commission comes at no extra cost to you.

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial independence. We assess all casinos using the same criteria regardless of whether we have a commercial relationship with them. Casinos that fail our standards are not listed, regardless of commission rates offered.

07 Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the details provided in Section 12. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ireland at dataprotection.ie.

08 Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months
• Analytics data is retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months
• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our affiliate network agreements

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

09 Data Security

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

• HTTPS encryption across the entire website
• Regular security reviews of our systems and processes
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure deletion of data that is no longer required

No method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.

10 Children’s Privacy

DesignPop.ie is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information promptly.

If you are under 18, please do not use this website or submit any personal information to us.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we provide. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of DesignPop.ie following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: