Last updated: [06/05/2025]

Who we are

Our website address is: http://harbourmastershouse.com.

At The Harbour Master’s Bed and Breakfast, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website or contact us.

Who We Are

The Harbour Master’s Bed and Breakfast
Shannon Harbour, County Offaly, Ireland
+353 57 910 4564

We are the “data controller” for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Booking details (arrival/departure dates, number of guests)
• Any special requests you provide

If you contact us through our website, phone, or email, we collect only the data you voluntarily provide.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to booking requests and enquiries
• Manage your reservation
• Provide relevant guest services
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g. record keeping)
• We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.

How We Store Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary:

• Online booking/contact form data is kept for up to 12 months
• Reservation records required for legal or tax purposes may be retained for up to 7 years

Third Party Services

We may use third-party services to process bookings or host our website (e.g., a booking engine or email service). These providers are GDPR-compliant and only process your data on our behalf.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (https://www.dataprotection.ie)
• To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: +353 57 910 4564

Cookies and Website Usage

We use minimal cookies to ensure the website functions properly. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics tools that collect personal data without consent.

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.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this notice or how we handle your data, please contact:

Darren Joyce
Phone: +353 57 910 4564