Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
The Session ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services.
We operate in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts. If you're in the EU, you have specific rights regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username (optional display name)
- Password (securely hashed, never stored in plain text)
Content You Submit
When you contribute to The Session, we store:
- Price submissions
- Pub reviews and ratings
- Votes on price accuracy
Automatically Collected
Like most websites, we automatically receive standard log information including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us understand how people use The Session and improve the service.
How We Use Your Information
- ✓Provide the service: Display prices, reviews, and pub information
- ✓Improve accuracy: Use votes to identify outdated or incorrect information
- ✓Prevent abuse: Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent submissions
- ✓Communicate: Send essential service updates (rarely)
We never sell your personal information to third parties. Full stop.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how people use the site (analytics)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some functionality like staying logged in.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- •Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- •Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- •Erasure: Request deletion of your account and data
- •Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- •Object: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thesession.ie
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:
- Your personal information will be deleted within 30 days
- Your price submissions and reviews may be anonymised and retained to maintain the accuracy of our database
Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security updates
- Limited access to personal data
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data:
Email: privacy@thesession.ie
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission if you believe we have not handled your data appropriately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on the website. Your continued use of The Session after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.