Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

This privacy notice explains how Away Together collects and processes your personal data when you visit our website awaytogether.ie and interact with us.

By providing us with your data, you confirm that you are over 13 years of age.

Away Together is the data controller responsible for your personal data (referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” in this notice).

Contact Details

Legal Entity Name: Home Alone Away Together
Email Address: info@awaytogether.ie

Postal Address: 92 The Drumlins, Virginia, Co. Cavan, A82X5R2. 

It is important that your information is accurate and up to date. Please inform us of any changes by emailing info@awaytogether.ie

2. WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT & WHY?

Personal data means any information that can identify an individual. It does not include anonymised data. We process the following types of personal data:

  • Communication Data: Includes emails, messages or other inquiries. We use this to respond to you, maintain records, and protect our legal interests.

  • Customer Data: Includes details related to travel bookings (name, email, phone number, payment details, etc.), used to manage reservations and provide services.

  • User Data: Includes how you interact with our website and any content you post. We use this to maintain and improve the website experience.

  • Technical Data: Includes IP address, browser type, visit duration, etc., collected via analytics tools to optimise website performance and marketing.

  • Marketing Data: Includes preferences for receiving newsletters or updates about upcoming trips.

Legal Basis for Processing

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., managing tour bookings).

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., responding to inquiries, improving services, sending relevant updates).

  • Consent (e.g., sending marketing emails, which you can opt out of at any time).

Sensitive Data: We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, political views or criminal records.

3. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

  • Directly from you: When you sign up for updates, book a trip or contact us.

  • Automatically: Through cookies and analytics tools when you use our website.

  • From third parties: Such as marketing or analytics providers.

4. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We may send you updates about upcoming trips and offers. You can opt out anytime by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or @Leave group/community on WhatsApp communications.

  • Contact us at info@awaytogether.ie

Opting out does not affect necessary communications (e.g., booking confirmations).

5. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support).

  • Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal consultants).

  • Travel partners (e.g., tour operators, accommodation providers, only as necessary for bookings).

  • Authorities if required by law.

We ensure that all third parties handle your data securely.

6. DATA SECURITY

We have security measures in place to protect your personal data. Access is limited to the site owner who needs it for legitimate purposes. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required.

7. DATA RETENTION

We keep personal data only as long as necessary, including for legal and accounting reasons. Travel booking records are retained for seven years for tax purposes.

If we anonymise your data for research or analysis, we may use it indefinitely.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct or delete your personal data.

  • Object to processing for marketing.

  • Request data transfer (portability).

  • Withdraw consent where applicable.

For any requests, email us at info@awaytogether.ie. We aim to respond within one month.

If you are unhappy with our data practices, you can complain to the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie), though we’d appreciate the chance to resolve your concerns first.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., booking platforms). We do not control their privacy policies and recommend reviewing their terms.

10. COOKIES

You can control cookie settings in your browser. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy