Privacy Policy

UrbanLab Galway built the UrbanLab app as a free app. This SERVICE is provided by UrbanLab at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service.

Information Collection and Use

The UrbanLab app allows users to provide comments and images on topics. We collect and store user-generated content (comments and images) solely for the purpose of research. By uploading content, users grant UrbanLab Galway the right to use, store, and display their content.


We do not require users to sign up for an account or provide any personal details.

Moderation and Content Monitoring

We may moderate user-generated content for inappropriate or harmful material. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of user-generated content. Users are solely responsible for the content they upload to the app.


Data Storage and Security

User-generated content (comments and images) is stored securely on our servers. We take appropriate measures to protect user content from unauthorised access or disclosure.


User Rights and Control

Users have the option to request deletion of any content they submitted that contains personally identifying information. We are committed to respecting users' privacy and will promptly process such deletion requests.

Users can contact us directly at [urbanlab@universityofgalway.ie] to initiate a deletion request or for any further assistance regarding their privacy rights.

Please note that while we strive to promptly fulfill deletion requests, certain legal obligations or technical limitations may prevent immediate removal of all content. We will inform users of any such limitations and work to address their concerns to the best of our ability.


Log Data

We do not collect any log data in our app.

Cookies

We do not use cookies in our app.

Service Providers

We do not employ third-party companies and individuals.

Links to Other Sites

This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at urbanlab@universityofgalway.ie.