Privacy Policy
Mercroft Taverns Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates The Market Bar. We are committed to protecting your privacy under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For personal data protection queries, please contact: [email protected]
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect:
• Name, email address, telephone number
• Booking or enquiry details
• IP address and website usage data
• Images or video footage where CCTV is in operation for safety and security purposes.
Personal data is collected when you interact with this website, make bookings, contact us, opt into communications, or interact with our social media.
How We Use Your Data & Lawful Basis
We process personal data lawfully to:
• Fulfil bookings, reservations, and service delivery (Contractual Necessity)
• Send you marketing or event information when you opt in (Consent)
• Improve our services and website performance (Legitimate Interest)
• Comply with legal obligations (Legal Obligation)
Third-Party Processors
We share personal data with trusted third parties who help us provide services. These processors act on our instructions and under GDPR-aligned agreements:
• DesignMyNight – for online bookings and reservation management; they process personal data necessary for booking services and communication with you.
• Voucher Connect – for gift voucher sales, storage, and redemption services; they process personal data that you provide related to voucher purchases and use.
• Website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and communications platforms used with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted third-party services such as Google, Meta, or DesignMyNight. These services may track your interactions in accordance with their privacy policies:
Non-essential cookies (including analytics and marketing cookies) are used only with your consent via the cookie banner. You can refuse or withdraw consent at any time.
International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., by some processors), we ensure transfers use appropriate safeguards under GDPR (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or to comply with legal requirements.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights, including the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise these, contact [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.
Children
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.
Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this website.
More Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch with us.
Last updated: January 2026