Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2 September 2026
Last updated: 2 September 2026

Digital Dinny respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit DigitalDinny.com, contact Digital Dinny, subscribe to communications or otherwise interact with the website.

It also explains how that information is used and the rights available to you under applicable data-protection law.

1. Who controls your personal data?

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018 and related Irish data-protection law, the data controller is:

Denis Finbarr Cronin, operating Digital Dinny
Website: https://www.digitaldinny.com
Email:  hello@digitaldinny.com
Business address: Iona Hall, Glasheen Road, Cork City

Questions or requests concerning your personal data should be sent to the email address above.

2. Information that may be collected

Depending on how you use the website, Digital Dinny may collect the following information.

Information you provide directly

This may include:Your nameYour email addressInformation included in a contact form or emailNewsletter subscription preferencesDetails provided in connection with a correction, story, interview or commercial enquiryAny other information you voluntarily providePlease do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary and you have been specifically asked to provide it.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by Digital Dinny or its service providers, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device type

  • Operating system

  • Approximate location derived from an IP address

  • Pages viewed and links followed

  • Date, time and duration of visits

  • Referring website or traffic source

  • Cookie identifiers and consent preferences

  • Information concerning website errors, performance and security

The precise information collected depends on the cookies and website services currently enabled.

Information received from other sources

Digital Dinny may receive limited information from:

  • Social media platforms when you interact with Digital Dinny

  • Analytics, advertising or affiliate providers

  • Publicly available sources

  • Professional contacts or organisations making an introduction

  • Service providers used to operate the website

  • Where personal data is obtained from another source, it will only be used where there is an appropriate lawful basis.

3. How and why personal data is used

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

Operating and securing the website

Technical information may be processed to deliver the website, maintain its security, prevent misuse, identify faults and protect Digital Dinny’s legal rights.The lawful basis is Digital Dinny’s legitimate interest in operating a secure and reliable website and, where relevant, compliance with a legal obligation.

Responding to enquiries

Contact details and message content may be used to respond to questions, correction requests, story submissions, media enquiries or proposed collaborations.The lawful basis is legitimate interests or taking steps at your request before entering into a contract.

Sending newsletters or marketing communications

If you actively subscribe, your contact details may be used to send newsletters, updates or promotional communications.The lawful basis is your consent. You may withdraw that consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or contacting Digital Dinny.

Measuring and improving the website

Where you consent to analytics cookies, information about website use may be analysed to understand audience behaviour, measure performance and improve articles and website features.The lawful basis is consent where consent is legally required.

Advertising and affiliate measurement

Where advertising, sponsored content or affiliate links are used, certain providers may collect information to deliver, limit, measure or report on advertisements and referrals.Non-essential advertising or tracking technologies will only be activated where the necessary consent has been obtained. Affiliate links may contain identifiers that allow a provider to record that a referral originated from Digital Dinny.

Managing commercial relationships

Information may be used to discuss and administer sponsorships, advertising, interviews, collaborations or other business arrangements.The lawful basis is taking steps before entering into a contract, performing a contract or pursuing legitimate business interests.

Meeting legal obligations

Information may be retained or disclosed where reasonably necessary to comply with tax, accounting, regulatory, court or other legal requirements.The lawful basis is compliance with a legal obligation or, where appropriate, legitimate interests in establishing or defending legal claims.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

DigitalDinny.com may use cookies and similar technologies.Strictly necessary cookies help the website function and may be placed without consent where legally permitted. These may support security, network management, accessibility and the storage of privacy preferences. Optional cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • Website analytics

  • Embedded media

  • Social media functionality

  • Advertising Affiliate measurement

  • Personalisation

  • Optional cookies

will not be placed until you provide consent where consent is required.You can accept, reject or manage optional cookies through the website’s cookie banner or cookie settings. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by emailing hello@digitaldinny.com .You can also delete or block cookies through your browser. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the website function.A detailed and current list of cookies should be displayed through the website’s cookie-management tool or separate Cookie Policy.

5. Service providers and recipients

Personal data may be processed by trusted service providers that help operate Digital Dinny, including providers of:Website hosting and content managementDomain, security and technical supportEmail and contact formsNewsletter distributionWebsite analyticsAdvertising and affiliate servicesCloud storage and productivity toolsProfessional accounting, legal or advisory servicesDigital Dinny is built and hosted using Squarespace. Squarespace may process technical and operational information necessary to provide its services.Digital Dinny does not sell personal data in the ordinary meaning of selling a customer list.

6. International data transfers

Some service providers may store or process personal data outside Ireland or the European Economic Area.Where personal data is transferred internationally, Digital Dinny will rely on a lawful transfer mechanism where required. This may include an adequacy decision, approved Standard Contractual Clauses or another safeguard recognised under data-protection law.Further information about safeguards used by a particular provider may be obtained by contacting hello@digitaldinny.com.

7. How long information is retained

Personal data will be kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including applicable legal, tax, accounting and dispute-resolution requirements.As a general guide:Routine contact enquiries may be retained for up to 24 months after the last relevant communication.Commercial and transaction records may be retained for the period required by applicable tax, accounting and legal rules.Newsletter information may be retained until you unsubscribe. Limited information may then be kept on a suppression list to ensure you are not contacted again.Consent records may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance.Analytics information is retained according to the settings applied within the relevant analytics service.Information connected with a complaint, dispute or legal claim may be retained until the matter and any relevant limitation period have ended.Information may be deleted or anonymised earlier when it is no longer required.

8. Legal rights

Subject to applicable law and certain exceptions, you may have the right to:Request access to your personal dataRequest correction of inaccurate or incomplete informationRequest deletion of your personal dataRequest restriction of processingObject to processing based on legitimate interestsObject at any time to direct marketingRequest the transfer of certain information in a portable formatWithdraw consent where processing is based on consentLodge a complaint with a data-protection authorityWithdrawing consent does not affect processing that was lawful before the withdrawal.To exercise a right, email hello@digitaldinny.com.

You may be asked for reasonable information to confirm your identity. Requests will normally be answered within one month, although the law permits an extension in certain circumstances.You also have the right to complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission
6 Pembroke Row
Dublin 2
D02 X963
Ireland
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie Digital Dinny would appreciate the opportunity to address your concern directly before you contact the Commission, although you are not required to do so.

9. Data security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against accidental loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should avoid sending confidential or sensitive information through an ordinary contact form or unencrypted email.

10. Links and embedded content

Articles may contain links to third-party websites, affiliate partners, social media platforms or embedded content such as videos and posts.Those third parties operate independently and may collect or use information under their own privacy policies. Digital Dinny does not control and is not responsible for their privacy practices. You should review the relevant third party’s privacy information before providing personal data.Embedded content should remain blocked until consent is obtained where this is legally required.

11. Children’s privacy

Digital Dinny is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children under 16. Digital Dinny does not knowingly collect personal data from children through the website. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information, please contact hello@digitaldinny.com so the matter can be reviewed.

12. Automated decision-making

Digital Dinny does not currently use personal data to make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects through solely automated processing.This policy will be updated if that changes.

13. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website, service providers or legal requirements.The latest version will be published on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Significant changes may also be highlighted on the website or communicated directly where appropriate.

14. Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your data-protection rights, contact:

Email: hello@digitaldinny.com