Privacy Policy

This privacy policy ("policy") will help you understand how Irish Asian Hornet Group ("us", "we", "our") uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use asianhornets.ie ("site", "service"). We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

What User Data We Collect

When you visit the site, we use minimal cookies for SEO purposes to help make this website more accessible on the web. If you create an account and log in, one additional cookie is used to manage your session while you are logged in.

If you use the contact form or register for monitoring station management, we may collect:

  • Your IP address
  • Your contact information and email address
  • Messages you send through our contact form
  • Monitoring station locations and descriptions (if you register traps)

Why We Collect Your Data

All personal data collected is used exclusively for the purpose of addressing issues around Asian Hornets. This includes:

  • Responding to your inquiries and sighting reports
  • Managing monitoring station networks
  • Coordinating Asian Hornet detection and response efforts
  • Protecting native bee populations and ecosystems

We never share your data with third parties.

Data Anonymization

We take your privacy seriously and anonymize data to the greatest extent possible:

  • Monitoring Station Coordinates: The locations of monitoring stations are randomized by up to 200 meters from their actual location when displayed to other users. This protects the privacy of trap owners while still allowing effective monitoring coordination.
  • Exceptions: You can always see the exact location of your own traps. Site administrators can also view actual locations to coordinate response efforts effectively.

Safeguarding and Securing the Data

Irish Asian Hornet Group is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. Irish Asian Hornet Group has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest technologies and software, which help us safeguard all the information we collect online.

Links to Other Websites

Our site contains links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links Irish Asian Hornet Group is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website.