GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: September 2026

Our Commitment to GDPR

Dublin Bites is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines how we comply with GDPR principles and your rights under this regulation.

Data Controller Information

Dublin Bites acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and services.

Contact details:
Dublin Bites
15 Temple Bar
Dublin 2, D02 XY45
Ireland
Email: [email protected]

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through our booking forms
• Contract: To fulfill our obligations when you make a reservation
• Legitimate Interest: To operate our business, improve services, and communicate with customers
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Your Rights Under GDPR

Right to Access

You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to receive a copy of that data.

Right to Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw consent.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You may request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to Object

You may object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission or your local supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "GDPR Request". Please include:

• Your full name
• Contact information
• Description of your request
• Proof of identity (for security purposes)

We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended by two additional months if the request is complex.

Data Protection Principles

We adhere to GDPR data protection principles:

• Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: We process data lawfully and inform you about our processing activities
• Purpose Limitation: We collect data for specific, explicit purposes and do not use it for incompatible purposes
• Data Minimization: We collect only data that is necessary for the stated purposes
• Accuracy: We keep personal data accurate and up to date
• Storage Limitation: We retain data only as long as necessary
• Integrity and Confidentiality: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
• Accountability: We demonstrate compliance with GDPR principles

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

• Encryption of personal data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

Third-Party Processors

We work with third-party service providers who process data on our behalf. All processors are carefully selected and bound by data processing agreements that comply with GDPR requirements.

Contact the Supervisory Authority

Irish Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Ireland
Website: www.dataprotection.ie