Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Fáilte Media ("we", "our", or "us") is an Irish media business based in Offaly, Ireland. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data when you visit failtemedia.ie or contact us about advertising, sponsored content, or brand partnerships.

For data protection purposes, Fáilte Media is the controller of the personal data described in this policy. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out a contact or enquiry form
  • Request information about our advertising services
  • Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Message content

If you use the contact form or contact us by email or phone, we will process the information you provide so we can respond to your enquiry. Contact form submissions are sent to Fáilte Media by email. We do not include your IP address in routine enquiry emails.

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the website, technical information may be processed by our hosting provider, security tools, server logs, or your browser as part of delivering and protecting the site. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages requested
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes and lawful bases:

  • Responding to enquiries: To reply to messages and discuss possible advertising services, based on our legitimate interests or steps taken before entering a contract.
  • Providing services: To manage advertising, sponsored content, or partnership conversations, where necessary for contract-related purposes.
  • Website operation and security: To deliver the site and protect it from misuse, based on our legitimate interests.
  • Legal compliance: To meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations where required.
  • Marketing communications: Only where you have consented or where applicable law otherwise permits business communications. You can withdraw consent at any time.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The current site uses local storage to remember cookie consent preferences. No analytics, advertising, or third-party social media cookies are currently identified in the static site. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may use providers such as website hosting, email, IT support, or professional advisers where needed to operate the business.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

If we use providers outside the European Economic Area, we will take appropriate steps designed to protect personal data, such as using recognised safeguards where required.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Enquiry correspondence is typically retained for up to 2 years unless a longer period is needed for a contract, legal obligation, dispute, or legitimate business record.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If GDPR applies to your personal data, you may have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting earlier lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission. You can find contact details at dataprotection.ie.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Sites are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

11. Automated Decision-Making

We do not currently use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

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