This privacy policy explains how blox-flip-ie.com handles information about visitors to the site. We have written it in plain language because you deserve to know exactly what happens when you browse our pages, send us a message, or accept a cookie. Nothing here is designed to obscure what we do - if something is unclear, you are welcome to ask.
We do not sell personal data. We do not share it with advertisers for targeting purposes. The sections below walk through each situation in which data may be collected and what we do with it.
When You Open a Page
Like almost every website, our server receives a standard log entry each time a page loads. That entry typically includes your IP address, the page requested, your browser type, and a timestamp. We use this information solely to keep the site running correctly - diagnosing errors, spotting unusual traffic, and measuring which content is useful to visitors in Ireland.
We do not use server logs to build profiles of individual users, and we do not cross-reference log data with any external identity database. Logs are stored securely and reviewed only when a technical or security issue requires it.
When You Email Us
If you contact us at [email protected], we receive your email address and the content of your message. We keep that correspondence in order to respond to you and, where relevant, to track the resolution of any issue you raised.
We do not add your email address to any mailing list without your explicit consent. Once a support thread is resolved and no longer needed for reference, we remove it in line with our retention schedule described below.
Cookies and Similar Tech
We use a small number of cookies to make the site function properly. Strictly necessary cookies keep your session stable as you move between pages. We may also use analytics cookies to understand aggregate patterns - which sections attract the most readers, how long visitors stay, and where people tend to leave. These analytics are aggregated; they do not identify you personally.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site displays, but it will not prevent you from reading our content. We do not use cookies to serve personalised advertisements.
Retention Basics
Server logs are retained for up to 90 days, after which they are deleted automatically. Email correspondence is kept for as long as it remains relevant to an open query, and for a reasonable period afterwards in case a follow-up is needed - ordinarily no longer than 12 months from the last exchange.
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised before storage, meaning it cannot be traced back to an individual once processed. We review our retention practices periodically to ensure we are not holding data longer than necessary.
Your Choices
Under Irish and EU data protection law, you have the right to request access to any personal data we hold about you, to ask for corrections, and to request deletion where there is no lawful reason for us to keep it. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (dataprotection.ie) if you believe your rights have not been respected.
We will respond to any valid data request within 30 days. In most cases, because we collect very little data in the first place, requests are straightforward to fulfil.
Privacy Contact
All privacy-related queries should be directed to [email protected]. Please use the subject line "Privacy Request" so we can route your message to the right person without delay. We do not operate a postal address for privacy correspondence.
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in how the site operates or in applicable law. The date at the top of the page will always indicate when it was last revised. Continued use of blox-flip-ie.com after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.