This section contains a Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, Terms & Conditions, Editorial Policy & Corrections Policy.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated June 5th 2026
Who We Are
Offaly Daily is an independent local news and community platform dedicated to sharing news, events, history, sport, community updates and positive stories from across County Offaly.
Website: www.offalydaily.ie
Email: editor@offalydaily.ie
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Photographs
- Story submissions
- Event information
- Advertising enquiries
- Any other information you choose to provide
We collect this information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Publish stories and community notices
- Process story submissions
- Communicate with contributors
- Respond to advertising enquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain the security and operation of our website
Comments
If comments are enabled on our website, we may collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
Media
If you upload images or other media to our website, please ensure you have the necessary rights and permissions to do so.
All submitted media may be publicly accessible if published.
By submitting photographs, articles or other content to Offaly Daily, you confirm that:
- You own the content, or
- You have permission from the owner to share it.
You grant Offaly Daily permission to publish, edit, store and display submitted content across our website and social media platforms.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through our website or by email, we may collect your name, email address and any information you provide.
We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry and manage communications with you.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and help the website function properly.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website performance
- Monitor website traffic
- Analyse website usage
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use website analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website.
Analytics data may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Device type
- Browser type
- General geographic location
This information is anonymous and helps us improve our content and services.
Who We Share Your Data With
Offaly Daily does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary for:
- Website hosting
- Website analytics
- Email services
- Website security services
We may also disclose information where required by law.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
This may include:
- Contact form enquiries
- Story submissions
- Advertising enquiries
- Published content
- Website analytics information
Where appropriate, personal information may be deleted upon request, subject to legal, editorial or operational requirements.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate
- Object to certain uses of your information
- Request information about how your data is processed
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
Where Your Data Is Sent
Data submitted through this website may be processed by service providers located within or outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where data is transferred outside the EEA, reasonable measures will be taken to ensure it receives an appropriate level of protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee complete security.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach that may affect personal information, Offaly Daily will take appropriate steps to investigate the issue, minimise any impact and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Third-Party Data
From time to time, information may be provided to us by third parties including event organisers, community groups, sports clubs, businesses, public representatives and members of the public.
Where possible, we expect those providing information to ensure they have the necessary permissions to do so.
Automated Decision Making
Offaly Daily does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.
Children’s Information
Where information or photographs relating to children are submitted, the person providing the content confirms that they have the appropriate permission from a parent, guardian, school, club or organisation where required.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Offaly Daily
Email: OffalyDaily@gmail.com
Website: www.offalydaily.ie
Cookies Policy
Last updated: 5 June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Offaly Daily (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit offalydaily.ie.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this policy and any preferences you select through our cookie banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve performance, remember user preferences and provide information about how visitors use a website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website. They cannot be switched off as they are required for basic functionality.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve content, performance and user experience. Information collected is generally aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as preferences, to provide an improved browsing experience.
Advertising Cookies
Where applicable, advertising partners may use cookies to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising performance. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising providers.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, including analytics providers, advertising partners and embedded content (such as videos or social media). These third parties may set their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.
Most web browsers also allow you to control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of this website.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the updated revision date.
7. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Email: offalydaily@gmail.com
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5 June 2026
1. Introduction
Offaly Daily (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit offalydaily.ie, contact us or interact with our services.
By using this website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy does not affect any rights you have under applicable data protection law.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name.
- Your email address.
- Information submitted through contact forms.
- Information submitted through our “Submit a Story” feature.
- Any correspondence you send us.
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type.
- Device information.
- Pages visited.
- Time and date of visits.
- General website usage information through analytics services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries.
- Review and publish submitted stories where appropriate.
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Monitor website performance.
- Prevent misuse or abuse of our services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We will only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable data protection law.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers for services including website hosting, analytics, embedded social media content and advertising.
These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information where:
- Required by law.
- Necessary to protect our legal rights.
- Required to investigate fraud or unlawful activity.
- Necessary for trusted service providers acting on our behalf.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or where required by law.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Restrict or object to certain processing.
- Request a copy of your personal data where applicable.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies or content of third-party websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Offaly Daily
Email: offalydaily@gmail.com
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 5 June 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Offaly Daily. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of offalydaily.ie. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please do not use this website.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website lawfully and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or interfere with the operation of the website.
You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, distribute malicious software or use the website for any unlawful purpose.
3. Content
Offaly Daily publishes news, community information and other editorial content for general information purposes.
While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of published information, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate or up to date. Information may change without notice.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the original content published on Offaly Daily, including articles, logos, graphics and website design, is owned by Offaly Daily and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, republish or distribute our original content without prior written permission.
Third-party images, videos, trademarks and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.
5. User Submissions
If you submit a story, photograph or other material to Offaly Daily, you confirm that:
- You own the content or have permission to submit it.
- The content does not infringe the rights of any third party.
- The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
By submitting content, you grant Offaly Daily a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, edit, publish and distribute the material across our website and social media platforms.
We reserve the right to refuse, edit or remove submissions at our discretion.
6. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
Offaly Daily is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices or accuracy of external websites.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Offaly Daily shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance upon, this website or its content.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised “Last updated” date.
9. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising in connection with the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Irish courts.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Offaly Daily
Email: offalydaily@gmail.com
Editorial Policy
Last updated: 5 June 2026
1. Our Mission
Offaly Daily is committed to providing timely, accurate and relevant news, community stories, events and features from across County Offaly. Our aim is to inform, engage and celebrate the communities we serve while maintaining high editorial standards.
2. Accuracy
We strive to ensure that all information published is accurate and based on reliable sources available at the time of publication.
Where possible, facts are verified before publication. If new information becomes available or an error is identified, we will review the content and make corrections where appropriate.
3. Fairness
We aim to report fairly and impartially. Where a story involves allegations or criticism of an individual, organisation or business, we will seek comment where it is appropriate and practicable to do so.
4. Sources
Our reporting may be based on:
- Official statements and press releases.
- Public bodies and emergency services.
- Direct interviews.
- Information provided by community groups, organisations and members of the public.
- Publicly available information.
Where appropriate, we will acknowledge the original source of information or images.
5. User Submissions
We welcome news tips, photographs and community stories from the public.
Submission of content does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, length, style and legal reasons.
6. Corrections
If we publish inaccurate information, we are committed to correcting it as soon as reasonably possible.
Anyone wishing to report an error or request a correction can contact us using the details below.
7. Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently.
Commercial partnerships, sponsored content and advertising will not influence our editorial reporting. Any sponsored content will be clearly identified where appropriate.
8. Contact
If you believe a story is inaccurate, or have an editorial query, please contact:
Offaly Daily
Email: offalydaily@gmail.com
Corrections Policy
Corrections Policy
Last updated: 5 June 2026
1. Our Commitment
Offaly Daily is committed to publishing accurate and reliable information. Despite our best efforts, errors can occasionally occur. When they do, we are committed to correcting them promptly and transparently.
2. Reporting an Error
If you believe a story published by Offaly Daily contains an error, please contact us by email with:
- A link to the article (if available).
- A description of the error.
- Any information or evidence that supports your correction.
3. Review Process
Every correction request will be reviewed as soon as reasonably practicable.
Where an error is confirmed, we may:
- Correct the article.
- Add a clarification where appropriate.
- Update the article with additional verified information.
- Remove content where necessary.
4. Significant Corrections
Where a correction materially changes the meaning or accuracy of a story, we may include an editor’s note within the article indicating that a correction has been made.
5. Requests for Removal
Requests to remove content will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Offaly Daily will take into account the public interest, legal obligations and the accuracy of the information before making a decision.
6. Contact Us
To report an error or request a correction, please contact:
Offaly Daily
Email: offalydaily@gmail.com