​Welcome to Cork Made Local Business! At Cork Made Local Business, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, including the use of cookies and third-party advertising tools like Google AdSense. This policy complies with Google AdSense requirements and relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering for services or interacting with our site. This information may include:

• Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Physical Address

• Photos of your business or services

We do not collect sensitive financial information, such as credit card numbers, banking details, PPSN, or passwords. The information collected is used strictly for connecting users with local businesses in Cork and enhancing the user experience.

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2. Use of Personal Information

 

The personal information you provide is used solely for the purposes of:

• Displaying business details on our website to help customers find and contact local services.

• Sending notifications, updates, or promotional content related to Cork Made Local Business and its offerings.

• Improving our website, products, and services based on user feedback and behavior.

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes, in compliance with GDPR regulations.

 

3. Use of Cookies and Google AdSense Compliance

 

We use cookies to optimize your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Security: To verify your identity and ensure the security of your data.

• Personalization: To track preferences and customize content according to your interests.

• Advertising: To measure the effectiveness of our ads and serve personalized advertisements via Google AdSense.

• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site and improve our services.

 

4. Google Advertising Cookies

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• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our website and/or other sites on the internet.

• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

If we have not opted out of third-party ad serving, cookies from other third-party vendors or ad networks may also be used to serve ads on our site. These vendors may collect personal information when you interact with their ads. For your convenience, we provide links to the privacy policies of these third-party vendors.

• You can visit these vendors' websites to learn how to opt out of the use of cookies for personalized advertising (if the vendor offers this option). Alternatively, you may opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

 

5. Data Security

 

We take the protection of your data seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. While no system is 100% secure, we work hard to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

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6. Third-Party Links

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

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7. Your Rights

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As a user, you have the right to:

• Access and review the personal data we hold about you.

• Request corrections or updates to your data.

• Request the deletion of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email or phone number].

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8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

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We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes to our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@corkmadelb.com .