1. Who We Are
PlotNua is an independent website operated by Colin MacAulay, who is the data controller for the personal information processed through this website. PlotNua explores new possibilities for residential property in Ireland and helps homeowners discover ideas, information and, where appropriate, trusted suppliers.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: hello@plotnua.ie
2. Information We Collect
PlotNua currently collects only a limited amount of personal information. This may include:
- your name;
- your email address; and
- the message you submit through the Contact page.
We do not ask for unnecessary personal information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to:
- respond to your enquiry;
- communicate with you about your enquiry;
- operate and improve the PlotNua website; and
- understand how visitors use the website through analytics.
We do not sell personal information.
4. Website Analytics
PlotNua intends to use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website. Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- pages visited;
- approximate location;
- device type;
- browser type; and
- time spent on the website.
This analytics data may involve identifiers such as cookies or similar technologies, and should not be considered fully anonymous. We use it to understand website performance and improve the visitor experience.
Google Analytics will only be activated after a visitor has made an appropriate choice through the website's cookie consent controls, where consent is required. Visitors can withdraw or change their choice through those controls and can also manage cookies through their browser settings.
5. Contact Forms
When a visitor sends a message through the Contact page, the submission is processed using Formspree before being delivered to hello@plotnua.ie. The information submitted is used to review and respond to the enquiry.
Formspree operates under its own privacy terms. Where personal information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, Formspree states that it relies on appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable. Visitors should refer to Formspree's own Privacy Policy for further information about how it processes personal information.
6. Cookies
PlotNua may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- support website functionality;
- remember user choices where applicable; and
- measure website usage through analytics.
Visitors can control or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functions.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
PlotNua may link to or use services operated by third parties, including:
- Google Analytics;
- Formspree;
- Instagram;
- Facebook;
- LinkedIn;
- Pinterest; and
- TikTok.
These providers operate under their own privacy policies and terms. PlotNua is not responsible for how third-party websites process information once a visitor leaves the PlotNua website.
8. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under data protection law, PlotNua may rely on:
- consent;
- legitimate interests in operating and improving the website;
- taking steps at the visitor's request before entering into an arrangement; and
- compliance with legal obligations.
9. How Long We Keep Information
PlotNua retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Contact enquiries may be retained for as long as needed to respond, maintain relevant records and deal with any related follow-up.
Information will be deleted or anonymised when it is no longer reasonably required, subject to legal or administrative obligations.
10. Data Security
PlotNua uses reasonable technical and organisational measures to help protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to applicable law, visitors may have rights including:
- access to their personal information;
- correction of inaccurate information;
- deletion of personal information;
- restriction of processing;
- objection to processing;
- data portability where applicable; and
- withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
Requests may be sent to hello@plotnua.ie. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
12. Complaints
Visitors may raise concerns directly with PlotNua at hello@plotnua.ie. They may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland or another relevant supervisory authority.
13. Children's Privacy
PlotNua is not specifically directed at children. The website does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children.
14. Changes to This Policy
As PlotNua develops, this Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website, services or legal requirements. Significant changes will be published on this page.
Last updated: August 2026
15. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, contact: hello@plotnua.ie