Last Updated: [17/09/2024]
At Busy Bee, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage with our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
- Personal Information: When you interact with us (e.g., subscribe to our blog, donate, or contact us via email or contact form), we may collect personal information like your name, email address, or any other information you provide voluntarily.
- Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect certain information when you browse our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and other technical details. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve our services. This may also include data collected via cookies, including from third-party services (e.g., Google AdSense, Facebook, Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide you with content and updates about beekeeping through our blog, newsletter, or other services (if you choose to subscribe).
- To improve our website, tailor the content to your interests, and analyze website performance using tools like Google Analytics.
- To process donations or other transactions you choose to make.
- To respond to any inquiries or questions you send to us.
- To display advertisements through services like Google AdSense, which may tailor ads based on your browsing activity (via cookies).
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except where required by law or as part of essential services like hosting our website, sending newsletters, or processing transactions.
3. Use of Advertising (Google AdSense)
To help support the maintenance and development of Busy Bee, we may use Google AdSense or similar services to display advertisements on our website. These third-party ad services may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities in order to display personalized ads relevant to you.
Please note that Busy Bee does not control the content of these advertisements, and we are not responsible for any issues or damages that may arise from interacting with these third-party ads. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these advertisers for more information on how they collect and use your data.
4. Cookies and Third-Party Tools
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and providing personalized content. We also use third-party services such as WordPress, Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Facebook, and others that may place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, and social media purposes.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but please note that this may affect your ability to fully access certain features of our site. For more detailed information on how we use cookies, please refer to our https://www.busybee.ie/cookies-policy.
5. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
- Withdraw consent to our use of your data at any time.
- Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at beehive@busybee.ie.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as Facebook or donation platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the use of new technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at beehive@busybee.ie.