Privacy Policy

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, 2018, and applies to the processing of personal data in the EU. It imposes extensive obligations on data controllers and processors and enhances protections for data subjects. While the GDPR is a directly applicable law in all Member States, it also allows for certain aspects to be implemented further in national legislation. In Ireland, the Data Protection Act 2018 is the national law that, among other things, provides additional provisions to enforce the GDPR.
Our Data Protection Officer is named Shamrock Virtual Staff, for clarity. To process your registration and verify your identity, we only collect basic data such as your Name, Email, Date of Birth, Location, and either a VATSIM or IVAO ID to ensure you meet the legal age requirements. Your personal information is not made available to anyone, nor is it shared with any third parties. We do not engage in the sale of your data. While data processing may occur in other countries due to the nature of the internet and cloud storage, as of the release date of this policy, our servers operate solely within the Island of Ireland.

When it comes to statistical data and information, we share your flight hours and full PIREP data on our website, while ensuring that your personal information remains confidential. We have a strict policy of not collecting sensitive personal information, such as details related to ethnicity, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health, sexual life, or criminal record. The lawful basis for using your information is twofold: Firstly, processing is necessary for the identification and verification of your identity and age suitability for maintaining an account on our servers. Secondly, you have provided specific consent for the processing of your data, as agreed upon before creating an account with us.

By continuing to use our services and website, you are indicating your agreement to our privacy policy and any reasonable updates that may occur. If you do not agree with the terms at any point, we kindly ask that you refrain from using our website or providing us with your personal information. You have the option to withdraw your consent for us to utilize your data at any time. We will adhere to this request within the constraints of any existing contractual obligations. Upon the termination of our association, you are entitled to request the deletion of your data. We will comply with this request within the bounds of any overarching legal obligations. You have the right to request information about the data we hold about you. Simply reach out to our Data Protection Officer, and upon verification, we will furnish you with the relevant information. Our commitment lies in safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This policy outlines how we will handle your personal information.

When you visit our website, we may collect, store, and use various types of personal data. This includes information about your website visits, such as your IP address and geographical location. We also utilize cookies, which are text files sent by a web server to your browser and stored on your computer. These cookies enable us to identify and track your web browser, allowing us to recognize your computer and personalize your website experience. It's important to note that most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, but doing so may negatively impact the usability of many websites. Any personal data you provide to us will be used for specific purposes outlined in our privacy policy and on relevant parts of the website. In addition to those purposes, we may use your personal information to enhance your browsing experience by personalizing the website and providing statistical information about our users to other organizations, ensuring that individual users remain anonymous. We want to assure you that we will not share your personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes without your express consent.

We are committed to safeguarding the security of your personal data by taking reasonable precautions to prevent any loss, misuse, or alteration of your information. It's important to note that while we strive to protect your data, the nature of data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and as a result, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data sent through the Internet. Our privacy policy is subject to periodic updates, and any amendments will be reflected by posting a new version on our website. We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed and ensure your continued satisfaction with any changes. Please be aware that our website includes links to other websites, and we do not assume responsibility for the privacy policies of these third-party websites. For any inquiries or to get in touch with us, please refer to the 'Contact Us' tab on our website: http://shamrockvirtual.com

This disclaimer governs your use of our website and should be accepted in full when using our website. If you disagree with any part of this disclaimer, it is advised not to use our website., Unless otherwise stated, the intellectual property rights on the website and its material are owned by us or our licensees. All our intellectual property rights are reserved, and a licence is provided to view, download for caching purposes, and print pages from the website. However, republishing material from this website, reproducing or storing material from this website in any public or private electronic retrieval system is prohibited. Furthermore, the reproduction, duplication, copying, selling, reselling, visiting, or exploitation of our website or its material for commercial purposes is not allowed without our express written consent.

The limitations of liability for the information provided on this website are important to understand. The information on the website is offered free of charge, and it is acknowledged that it would be unreasonable to hold the website liable for any issues that may arise from its use. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information, there is no guarantee of its completeness or accuracy, nor is there a commitment to ensure the continuous availability of the website or the regular updating of its material. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all representations, warranties, and conditions, including those implied by law (such as satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, and the use of reasonable care and skill) are excluded. Liability is limited and excluded to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, and the website will not be held responsible for direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from the use of the website, including but not limited to loss of profit, contracts, business, goodwill, reputation, data, income, revenue, or anticipated savings. However, it is important to note that this disclaimer does not exclude or limit liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. The disclaimer may be revised periodically, and it is advisable to check the page regularly for familiarity with the current version. This disclaimer represents the entire agreement between the user and the website about its use, superseding all previous agreements., This notice is governed by and construed under Irish law, and any disputes relating to this notice are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts.