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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 5, 2025

Matchbox Life Limited is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website: https://matchboxlife.ie.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by:
Matchbox Life Limited
Registered Address: 1 O'Curry Street, Limerick, Ireland, V94 HC80
Email: info@matchboxlife.ie

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comments form
  • Visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent string (to help detect spam)

An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. You can view their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile image may be publicly visible alongside it.

Media

If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract this information from images posted on the site.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies last one year.
  • Login Cookies: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies (discarded when closed). Login cookies last for 2 days; "Remember Me" extends this to 2 weeks. Logout will remove these cookies.
  • Screen Options: Cookies that save display preferences last for 1 year.
  • Editor Cookies: If you publish or edit an article, a cookie with no personal data is saved, indicating the post ID. Expires in 1 day.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. These cookies may collect anonymized IP addresses, device/browser information, and usage patterns.
  • Security Cookies: Our site uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and bots. reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

You may control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact functionality.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded media (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other site directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction, especially if you're logged in to their platform.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • Comments may be checked via automated spam detection tools such as Akismet or Google reCAPTCHA.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely along with metadata for automatic moderation of follow-ups.
  • User Accounts: If you register, your personal information is stored in your user profile. You can edit or delete your data at any time (except your username). Admins can also access and edit this information.

7. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of your personal data we hold
  • Request deletion of your personal data
    (Excludes data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes)

Please contact info@matchboxlife.ie to exercise these rights.

8. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor comments are checked via automated spam detection services.
  • Some data may be processed through secure external services including:
    • Google (reCAPTCHA, Analytics)
    • Stripe / Buckaroo (payment processing)
    • Technogym and CRM platforms (for wellness and membership management)

9. Data Security

We take your data protection seriously. All data is stored securely through our CRM systems and Technogym, with appropriate technical and organizational measures in place to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@matchboxlife.ie
Address: Matchbox Life Limited, 1 O'Curry Street, Limerick, Ireland, V94 HC80