Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11/5/2026
1. Who we are
MyChildPlace is an independent platform designed to help parents find and contact childcare providers in Ireland.
For the purposes of data protection law, MyChildPlace is the data controller of personal data processed on this website.
Contact email: hello.mychildplace@gmail.com
2. What data we collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:
- Parent enquiries: name, email address, message content, and enquiry details
- Provider information: email address used to claim or manage a provider profile
- Login information: email address used to send secure sign-in links
- Technical data: basic server logs and security-related information
We do not collect payment information through the website.
3. How we use your data
- To record and manage parent enquiries submitted through the platform
- To share enquiries with childcare providers who have claimed or manage their MyChildPlace profile
- To store enquiries for providers who have not yet claimed their profile, so they may access them if they claim their listing in the future
- To allow providers to claim and manage their listings
- To send login, verification, and service-related emails
- To operate, maintain, improve, and protect the website
The website may use essential cookies and basic analytics tools to improve functionality, security, and performance.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – where you submit an enquiry or request information
- Legitimate interests – to operate a childcare directory and map
- Contractual steps – where providers claim and manage listings
5. Who we share data with
We only share personal data with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the site:
- Supabase – database and authentication services
- Resend – email delivery
- Google Maps – map display and location services
These providers process data on our behalf and only as necessary to provide their services.
6. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data, and to object to certain processing.
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can also contact the Data Protection Commission (Ireland): dataprotection.ie.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.