Policies
LittlePuddins.ie
Privacy Policy, Cookies & Terms of Use
LittlePuddins.ie is an informational and educational website operated by Amanda McGuinness. This policy explains how information is used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with this website, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish and EU data protection law.
1. Nature and Purpose of This Website
All content published on LittlePuddins.ie is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, medical, therapeutic, or clinical advice.
While reasonable care is taken to ensure content is accurate and up to date, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or suitability for individual circumstances. Any reliance on information provided on this website is at the reader’s own discretion.
2. Limitation of Liability
LittlePuddins.ie and its author accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this website or reliance on its content.
External links may be provided for informational purposes. LittlePuddins.ie has no control over the content, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for them.
3. GDPR and Lawful Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. LittlePuddins.ie processes personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you voluntarily subscribe to email updates or contact the site
Legitimate interest – for basic website analytics and security
Legal obligation – where required to comply with applicable law
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Personal Data Collected
LittlePuddins.ie may collect the following limited personal data:
Email address (if you subscribe, comment, or make contact)
Name (if voluntarily provided)
IP address and browser information (for security and spam prevention)
Website usage data (anonymised analytics)
Personal data is never sold, shared, or traded with third parties.
5. Email Subscriptions and Mailing Lists
If you subscribe to email updates, your data is used solely to deliver LittlePuddins.ie content.
Subscriptions operate on a double opt-in basis
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email
Emails may occasionally include administrative or service updates
Email communications are managed via Mailchimp, a GDPR-compliant third-party processor.
Mailchimp Privacy Policy:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
6. Cookies and Analytics
LittlePuddins.ie is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies to ensure site functionality, performance, and security.
Cookies may be used for:
Essential site operation
Traffic and usage analysis
Performance optimisation
This site also uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site. This data helps improve content and usability and does not personally identify individual users.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Google Cookies Policy:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Squarespace Cookies Information:
https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy
7. Comments and User Interaction
When visitors leave comments, the following data may be collected:
Information entered into the comment form
IP address and browser details (for spam protection)
Comments are subject to moderation. LittlePuddins.ie reserves the right to edit or remove comments that are offensive, abusive, defamatory, or inappropriate.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymised hash of your email address may be shared to display a profile image.
Gravatar Privacy Policy:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
8. Reviews, Affiliates, and Sponsored Content
LittlePuddins.ie may include:
Product reviews
Affiliate links
Collaborative or sponsored content
Where affiliate links or collaborations are used, this will be clearly disclosed. Any commission earned does not affect the price paid by the reader.
All opinions expressed are honest, independent, and aligned with the values and focus of the website.
9. Guest Contributions
Guest posts may appear on LittlePuddins.ie and will always be clearly identified. Responsibility for guest content rests with the contributing author.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
11. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or to comply with legal obligations. Unsubscribed email addresses are removed from mailing lists automatically.
12. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, platform services, or site practices. The most current version will always be published on this page.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current policy.
