Who we are
Irish Travel Gang
Registered in Ireland
Website: www.irishtravelgang.com
Email: [email protected]
We are a travel company offering curated group trips within Ireland and abroad.
Effective Date: 08 September 2025
Thank you for choosing to travel with us! At Irish Travel Gang, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, book a trip, or sign up for our email marketing.
What Information We Collect
- Book a Trip
Name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Payment details (processed securely via Stripe)
Contact number
Travel preferences - Subscribe to Our Mailing List (Mailchimp)
Email address
Name (if provided)
Preferences for types of trips or offers (if selected) - Use Our Website (WordPress)
We may collect technical data, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Cookies may be used to enhance user experience. See our [Cookie Policy] for details.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Process and manage your trip bookings
Communicate important travel details
Send marketing emails (with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Contract – To fulfill your trip booking
Consent – For email marketing
Legal obligation – For tax and compliance
Legitimate interest – To improve our services and customer experience
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties:
Stripe (for secure payment processing)
Mailchimp (for email marketing)
WordPress plugins or tools (to operate the website efficiently)
Travel service providers (only if necessary for your booked trip)
All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and only process data on our instructions.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely on trusted platforms:
Website data is hosted via WordPress with standard security measures.
Payment data is encrypted and handled by Stripe – we do not store your card details.
Email data is managed via Mailchimp’s secure systems.
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from marketing)
Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected]
Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
For bookings: up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes
For marketing: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
For analytics: for a limited time, as required for improving our services
9. International Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Stripe) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Irish Travel Gang
Email: [email protected]
If you’re not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.