Privacy Policy

Introduction

My M50 Journey is a personal website created and maintained by Sarah Mitchell to share experiences and information about Ireland's M50 toll system. This privacy policy explains how this website handles any information collected through your use of the site.

This is an independent, personal project. I am not affiliated with eFlow, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, or any commercial toll system operator.

Information Collection

Information You Provide

When you use the contact form on this website, you voluntarily provide:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The subject and content of your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. I do not share, sell, or distribute your contact information to any third parties.

Automatically Collected Information

This website uses basic cookies to:

• Remember your cookie preferences
• Maintain basic site functionality

No tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies are used on this site.

Cookie Usage

This website uses only essential cookies:

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name: cookieConsent
Purpose: Stores your cookie preference choice
Duration: 365 days
Type: Essential (cannot be disabled)

Preference Cookies

Cookie Name: userPreferences
Purpose: Remembers your site preferences
Duration: 365 days
Type: Optional (can be disabled)

You can manage your cookie preferences using the settings button in the cookie banner that appears on your first visit.

How Information is Used

Information collected through this website is used only for:

• Responding to contact form submissions
• Remembering your cookie preferences
• Providing basic website functionality

I do not:

• Sell or share your information with third parties
• Use tracking or analytics tools
• Display targeted advertising
• Create user profiles or behavioral data
• Send marketing emails or newsletters

Data Storage and Security

Contact form submissions are received via email and stored in a personal email account protected by standard email security measures. Messages are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and resolve any follow-up questions.

Cookie data is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to any server except as necessary for basic website functionality.

Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

Google Fonts

This site loads fonts from Google Fonts to display typography correctly. When you visit this site, your browser connects to Google's servers to load these fonts. Google may collect technical information about this request. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Image Hosting (Unsplash)

Images on this site are hosted on Unsplash's content delivery network. When you view a page, your browser loads images from Unsplash servers. For more information, see Unsplash's Privacy Policy.

External Links

This website contains links to external websites, including:

• Official eFlow website (eflow.ie)
• Transport Infrastructure Ireland
• Other relevant resources

These external sites have their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of any contact information you've provided
• Refuse or delete cookies (though this may affect site functionality)
• Ask questions about how your information is handled
• Request a copy of any information stored about you

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at sarah@m50journey.ie.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through this site, please contact me immediately so it can be removed.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in how the website operates or to comply with legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made.

Significant changes will be noted prominently on the website. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Union, including Ireland, the legal basis for processing your information is:

• Consent: You provide consent when you submit the contact form or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for the legitimate interest of responding to inquiries and operating the website

Data Retention

Contact form data is retained for:

• Duration necessary to respond to your inquiry (typically 30-90 days)
• Longer if ongoing correspondence requires it
• You may request deletion at any time

Cookie data is retained according to the durations specified in the Cookie Usage section above.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled:

Email: sarah@m50journey.ie
Website: https://m50journey.ie

I will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.

Disclaimer

This website provides personal experiences and information about the M50 toll system. While I strive for accuracy, all information is provided "as is" without warranties. Official toll information should be verified with eFlow or Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

This is not an official eFlow or Transport Infrastructure Ireland resource. I am not responsible for any toll-related issues or financial consequences that may arise from using information on this site.