Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

SchoolPlaces.ie is operated independently in Ireland. For privacy-related questions, contact us.

2. Information we collect

We may collect name, email address, phone number where provided, area preferences, childcare or school preferences, child age range, preferred start date, ECCE/NCS preferences and messages submitted through forms or chatbot. For providers, we may collect provider name, business contact details, service information, availability information, areas served and age groups supported.

We may also collect technical information such as browser/device information, usage analytics, IP address and cookie data.

3. How we use information

• To help parents identify matching childcare providers or schools.
• To send availability alerts and parent/provider introductions where appropriate.
• To respond to enquiries and provide support.
• To improve SchoolPlaces.ie, analyse demand trends and improve matching.
• To process paid services and keep business records.

4. Parent/provider introductions

Where appropriate, SchoolPlaces.ie may introduce parents and providers by email based on matching search criteria. Availability is not guaranteed until confirmed directly by the provider.

5. Payments

Payments may be processed using third-party providers such as Revolut or Stripe. SchoolPlaces.ie does not store full payment card information.

6. Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand website usage, improve the service and measure marketing performance.

7. Data sharing

We do not sell personal information to unrelated third parties. We may share limited parent information with childcare providers when a parent requests or consents to an introduction, with service providers supporting the website, or where legally required.

8. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the service, support matching, comply with legal obligations and maintain business records.

9. Your rights

Under GDPR, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing or withdrawal of consent. Contact us.

10. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page.

Last updated: May 2026