Galway Comedy Festival Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 06, 2024

Thank you for visiting galwaycomedyfestival.ie ("Website"), which is operated by Galway Comedy Festival, located at 8 Dominick Street, Róisín Dubh, Galway, Ireland. In this Privacy Policy, we outline how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website and interact with our services. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information when you use our Website:

a. Personal Information:

• Direct Registration: When you register on our Website using your email address and personal information, we collect and retain this information for a period of six (6) years.

b. Usage Information:

• Meta Ads Conversion Tracking
• Google Ads Conversion Tracking
• Google Analytics (Universal Analytics)
• Google Analytics Advertising Reporting
• Google Analytics (Universal Analytics and UA4)
• Google Fonts
• Twitter Ads Conversion Tracking
• Twitter Remarketing
• Twitter Tailored Audiences
• YouTube IFrame Player
• YouTube Video Widget

1. Direct Registration using Email Address and Personal Information (Data retained for 6 years): This technology refers to the process of users signing up or registering on the website by providing their email address and personal information. The purpose is likely to create user accounts, allow for personalized experiences, and communicate with registered users for event updates or marketing.

2. Meta Ads Conversion Tracking: This technology is used to track and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, particularly those involving meta tags or metadata. It helps monitor how users interact with the website after clicking on a meta-tagged ad. This information can assist in optimizing advertising strategies.

3. Google Ads Conversion Tracking: Google Ads Conversion Tracking is a tool provided by Google to measure the performance of Google Ads campaigns. It tracks actions taken by users after clicking on a Google ad, such as filling out forms or making purchases, helping advertisers assess the ROI of their advertising efforts.

4. Google Analytics (Universal Analytics): Google Analytics is a web analytics service by Google that provides detailed statistics and data about website traffic, user behavior, and more. Universal Analytics is an older version of Google Analytics, and it's likely being used to track user interactions, page views, and visitor demographics.

5. Google Analytics Advertising Reporting: This feature of Google Analytics is used to gain insights into the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, including the performance of different advertising channels, conversion rates, and user engagement.

6. Google Analytics (Universal Analytics and UA4): This refers to both the older Universal Analytics and the newer UA4 (Google Analytics 4) versions. UA4 offers more advanced analytics features and is designed to provide a deeper understanding of user behavior on the website.

7. Google Fonts: Google Fonts is a collection of free web fonts provided by Google. They are used to enhance the visual design of websites by providing a wide selection of fonts that can be embedded into web pages for a consistent and appealing typography.

8. Twitter Ads Conversion Tracking: Similar to Google Ads Conversion Tracking, this technology is used to track and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on the Twitter platform. It helps determine how Twitter users interact with the website after clicking on Twitter ads.

9. Twitter Remarketing: Remarketing allows advertisers to target users who have previously visited the website or engaged with the brand on Twitter. It's a strategy to re-engage potential customers who have shown interest in the past.

10. Twitter Tailored Audiences: Tailored Audiences enable advertisers to create custom audience segments on Twitter based on various criteria, such as website visitors or email subscribers. This helps in delivering more personalized and targeted ad campaigns.

11. YouTube IFrame Player: This technology allows the embedding of YouTube videos on the website. It provides a seamless and integrated video playback experience for users without having to leave the website.

12. YouTube Video Widget: A video widget is a user interface element that displays YouTube videos on the website. It enhances the user experience by allowing users to easily access and view videos directly on the website.

Each of these technologies serves specific purposes, such as tracking user behavior, optimizing advertising efforts, improving user experience, and enhancing website aesthetics. It's important to note that these technologies may involve the collection of user data, and the website should ensure compliance with relevant privacy regulations and provide transparency to users regarding data collection and usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide you with access to our services and deliver relevant content.
• To analyze and improve the performance of our Website.
• To measure the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing campaigns.
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.

3. Data Retention

We retain personal information for a period of six (6) years unless a specific request for deletion is made by the individual. After the retention period or upon receiving a deletion request, we will delete your personal information.

4. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
• The right to request the transfer of your personal information to another organization.

To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

Procedure for Contacting Us and Requesting Data Deletion

Step 1: Contact Information

• To initiate the process of contacting Galway Comedy Festival and requesting the deletion of your data, you can send an email to the designated contact address: [email protected]. This email address is provided for inquiries and requests related to privacy and data management.

Step 2: Compose Your Request

• In your email, clearly state your request for data deletion. Be specific about the personal information you want to be deleted, and include any relevant details that can help identify your data, such as the email address or account username associated with your data.

Step 3: Verification

• For security and privacy reasons, Galway Comedy Festival may need to verify your identity before processing the data deletion request. They may request additional information to confirm your identity, such as providing a copy of your identification or confirming account details.

Step 4: Acknowledgment

• After receiving your request, Galway Comedy Festival will acknowledge the request and inform you that it is being processed. They may provide an estimated timeframe for when your request will be completed.

Step 5: Data Deletion

• Once your identity is verified and the request is processed, Galway Comedy Festival will proceed to delete the specified personal data from their records. They will also take necessary steps to remove your data from any third-party services or systems they have shared it with, to the extent possible.

Step 6: Confirmation

• Upon completion of the data deletion process, you will receive a confirmation email from Galway Comedy Festival. This email will confirm that your data has been successfully deleted, and you will no longer be identifiable in their records.

Step 7: Follow-Up

• If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the deletion process, you can continue to communicate with Galway Comedy Festival through the same contact email address ([email protected]). They will provide assistance and address any additional inquiries you may have.

It's important to note that the time it takes to process data deletion requests may vary depending on the volume of requests and the complexity of the data removal process. However, organizations are typically required to comply with data deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe, as mandated by data protection regulations such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) or similar laws in their jurisdiction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Website may include links to third-party websites or services. Please note that these third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before using them.

7. Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information, but no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your data, so please use caution when sharing personal information online.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our Website or by sending you a direct communication.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Galway Comedy Festival, 8 Dominick Street, Róisín Dubh, Galway, Ireland. Email: [email protected]

By using our Website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.