Effective Date: 18.05.2025
Her Sport respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://www.hersport.ie, engage with our content, subscribe to our newsletters, or interact with our services.
Who We Are
Her Sport is Ireland’s leading media platform dedicated to promoting women’s sport, delivering educational workshops, and driving positive change through advocacy and visibility.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect personal data to enhance user experience, deliver relevant content, enable interactions, and comply with our legal obligations. This includes:
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- The data shown in the comment form
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to detect spam
If you use Gravatar, a hashed version of your email address may be shared with their service. See their privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy
b. Media Uploads
If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from public images.
c. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website traffic
- Support login functionality
- Enable comment submission
You may refuse cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect your user experience.
d. Analytics & Tracking
We use tools like Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to understand how users interact with our content. These tools collect anonymised data about browsing behaviour and demographics, where permitted.
e. Newsletter & Contact Forms
When you sign up for our newsletter, enter competitions, or contact us:
- We collect your name, email address, and other voluntarily provided information
- We use this data to communicate with you and improve our services
You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in the footer of every message.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Her Sport may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or X threads). This behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions. Please consult their respective privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us deliver our website, marketing communications, and event operations — such as:
- Email newsletter platforms (e.g., Brevo, HubSpot)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google)
- Event registration tools
In the case of a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to allow auto-approval of future comments.
- User Accounts (if applicable): Data is stored as long as the account is active. You can edit or delete your data anytime.
- Newsletter Data: Stored until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Workshop Registrations, Donations & Ticket Purchases: Retained for accounting, legal, and customer service purposes, in line with regulatory requirements.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user based in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict data processing in certain circumstances
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)
To make a request, please email hello@hersport.ie
Data Transfers Outside the EEA
Some third-party providers (e.g., Google, Meta, Brevo) may transfer data outside the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.
How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. This includes:
- Secure website hosting
- SSL encryption
- Regular updates and monitoring
- Access controls for authorised staff only
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:
hello@hersport.ie