Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 18, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how howtosearch collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We respect your right to privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding the information you share with us when visiting our website and exploring our guided walks and services for retirees in the beautiful Wicklow area.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to provide you with a better experience. When you contact us through our website or inquire about our Victorian promenade walks, cliff walk tours, or other services, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any additional details you provide about your interests or accessibility requirements.
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve our content and services. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Your personal details enable us to respond to your inquiries, arrange guided walks, send you updates about our tours, and tailor our offerings to better serve you. We use your information to create a personalised experience and to send you relevant communications about walking routes, seasonal events, and service updates.
We also use collected data to analyse website performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance our platform's functionality. Your usage data helps us understand which walks and information are most valuable to our visitors, allowing us to continuously improve our offerings. We never sell or share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, review, and request corrections to any personal information we hold about you. If you would like to see what data we have collected, you can request this information from us at any time. You also have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain data.
Additionally, you have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. If you wish to unsubscribe from our mailing list or newsletters, simply let us know and we will immediately remove you from our communications. You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly using the information provided below.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics about how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand your behaviour on our website. These include session cookies that expire when you close your browser and persistent cookies that remain on your device.
We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our analytics partners) to track page views, user interactions, and other engagement metrics. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences and can choose to disable cookies if you wish. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses encryption protocols and secure servers to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We regularly review our security practices and maintain compliance with relevant data protection regulations. Our team is trained in data handling best practices to ensure your information is treated with care and confidentiality. If you have any concerns about the security of your data, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites and resources that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. When you click on external links, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policies and terms of those external websites.
Children's Privacy
Our services are primarily designed for retirees and older adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly and notify the parent or guardian. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised policy means you accept and agree to the changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about how we handle your personal information, you can contact us:
Email: hello@howtosearch.com
Phone: +353 21 489 7623
Address: Pembroke Street 28, Cork, T12 H2X8, Ireland
We will respond to your inquiries within 7 business days and will work with you to address any privacy concerns or requests you may have.