Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Mybrand ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our website at mybrand.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly and transparently.
1. Who we are
Mybrand is a website that publishes Irish recipes and home-cooking guides. We are based in Ireland. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at [email protected].
2. Information we collect
We collect only the information that is necessary for the website to work and for us to respond to you. This includes:
- Information you provide directly: when you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address and the content of your message so we can reply to you.
- Technical information: when you visit the site, our hosting provider may record basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit. This is used to keep the site secure and to understand how it is used.
- Cookies: we may use small files called cookies to remember your preferences and to help the site function correctly. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
3. Why we collect this information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries you send through our contact form.
- To operate, maintain and improve the website.
- To protect the security and integrity of the site.
- To understand general usage patterns so we can make the site more useful.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Consent: where you agree to us processing your data, for example by submitting a form or accepting cookies.
- Legitimate interests: for operating and securing the website and responding to enquiries.
- Legal obligations: where we are required to keep records by law.
5. How we store and protect your data
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. Data submitted through our contact form is stored securely and is only accessible to the people who need it to respond to you. We keep enquiry data only for as long as is necessary to deal with your request, and we delete it when it is no longer needed.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to help the site work correctly and to remember your preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to warn you before a cookie is set. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site, but the main content will still be available. By continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
7. Sharing your information
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data where it is necessary to provide our services, such as with our hosting provider, or where we are required to do so by law.
8. Your rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
- Ask us to delete your data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable time.
9. Children's privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected] or by post at the address on our contact page.