Last updated: May 2025
Palus Demos (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Our website is operated from Ireland and is hosted within the European Union. We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
We are Palus Demos, a research organisation based in Ireland. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: comms@palusdemos.org
2. What Data We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect and process the following personal data:
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and actions taken on our website (via Google Analytics).
Email subscription data: Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter via MailerLite).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website.
- To monitor website usage and gather analytics (via Google Analytics).
- To communicate with you if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- To comply with any applicable legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you sign up for our email communications or accept cookies.
- Legitimate interest: To improve our website and understand visitor interactions.
- Legal obligation: When required to comply with law or regulations.
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third-party service providers:
- WordPress: Our content management system.
- Google Analytics: For website analytics.
- MailerLite: For managing our newsletter subscriptions and email communications.
All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and process data in accordance with strict data protection standards.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage statistics via Google Analytics. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings or the cookie consent banner on our website.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary:
- Website analytics data: Typically anonymised and retained for up to 26 months.
- Email subscription data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at comms@palusdemos.org.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.
10. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: comms@palusdemos.org
Address: University of Galway