Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

PlanWatch.ie ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.

1. Data Controller

PlanWatch.ie is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at privacy@planwatch.ie.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following data:

• Account data: Email address when you create an account
• Alert data: Locations you set for planning alerts
• Usage data: IP address, pages visited, search queries (anonymized)
• Payment data: Processed securely by Stripe; we don't store card details

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide the PlanWatch.ie service (search, alerts, notifications)
• Process payments for subscriptions
• Send planning alert notifications to your email
• Improve our service through anonymized analytics
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contract: To provide services you've subscribed to
• Legitimate interest: To improve our service and prevent fraud
• Legal obligation: To comply with Irish and EU law

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we're legally required to retain it.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Restrict: Restrict how we process your data

To exercise these rights, email privacy@planwatch.ie.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest, secure password hashing, and regular security reviews.

8. Third Parties

We share data with:

• Stripe: Payment processing (governed by Stripe's privacy policy)
• Email provider: To send alert notifications

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Prevent abuse (rate limiting)

We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

10. International Transfers

Your data is processed within the EU/EEA. If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered users.

12. Complaints

If you're unhappy with how we handle your data, you can lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie.