Effective Date: 30/01/2026

Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website, forums, or other online services.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, password (hashed), and profile information when you register on our site.
  • User-Generated Content: Forum posts, comments, messages, or any content you upload.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited.
  • Cookies and Tracking: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Managing user accounts and authentication.
  • Providing forum and website services.
  • Improving and personalizing your experience on our site.
  • Sending notifications, updates, or newsletters (only with your consent).
  • Monitoring and preventing fraud, abuse, or illegal activity.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

IHFF processes your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For newsletters, cookies, or marketing communications.
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide services you request (e.g., forum access).
  • Legitimate Interests: For website security, fraud prevention, and service improvement.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting providers, analytics tools, and plugins necessary for the website functionality.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect IHFF’s legal rights.
  • Other Users: Content you post on forums may be visible to other users.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

  • User account data is retained as long as your account is active.
  • Forum posts and comments remain on the site unless deleted by you or moderation.
  • Technical and analytics data may be stored for up to 24 months for security and optimization purposes.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
  • Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: GDPR[@]IHFF.IE

7. Security

IHFF implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF)
Email: Policy@IHFF.ie
Address: IHFF, Ballyboy House, Ballyboy, Athboy, Co.Meath, C15 AF1H, Ireland