At Marie's Riverstick Groomers, we respect your privacy. This simple statement explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. We are committed to operating in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller: Marie Walsh, trading as Marie's Riverstick Groomers, Fartha, Riverstick, Co. Cork
Tracking: This website does not use tracking cookies, analytics software (like Google Analytics), or advertising pixels. We do not track your behavior across the web.
Hosting & Security: Like almost all websites, our hosting provider processes basic technical information (such as your IP address) to deliver the website content and keep it secure. This data is used solely to prevent malicious attacks (such as DDoS) and is not used for marketing.
Fonts & Resources: We host our fonts locally on our own server to ensure that no third-party (such as Google Fonts) tracks your visit.
When you contact us to book an appointment (via phone, WhatsApp, or email), we may collect:
How we use this: This information is used strictly for:
We never sell or share your contact details with third-party marketing lists.
WhatsApp: If you choose to contact us via WhatsApp, your messages are processed by Meta/WhatsApp in accordance with their privacy policy.
Maps: Our website embeds a map from OpenStreetMap. When you load the map, your browser connects directly to OpenStreetMap's servers to display the map.
Under GDPR, you have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you, or to ask us to delete it (right to be forgotten), provided it does not conflict with our legal obligations (such as tax records). To exercise these rights, please contact Marie directly.