Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 17, 2026  |  Last updated: February 17, 2026

1. Introduction

bookmarks.ie ("we", "us", "our") operates the bookmarks.ie bookmark management platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

By creating an account or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information needed to provide our service:

• Account information: Username, email address, and a securely hashed password when you register.
• Bookmark data: URLs, titles, and organizational structure (tabs, widgets, folders) that you create or import.
• Preferences: Theme selection, layout settings, clock format, and other customization choices.
• Usage data: Basic server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) for security monitoring and abuse prevention.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to:

• Provide and maintain your bookmark dashboard
• Authenticate your identity and secure your account
• Process contact form submissions and respond to your inquiries
• Monitor for security threats and prevent abuse
• Improve our service based on general usage patterns

4. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement the following measures:

• Password security: All passwords are hashed using bcrypt with a strong cost factor. We never store plaintext passwords.
• Two-factor authentication: Optional TOTP-based 2FA (Google Authenticator compatible) for additional account security.
• CSRF protection: All forms and API endpoints are protected against cross-site request forgery.
• Rate limiting: Login attempts and form submissions are rate-limited to prevent brute-force attacks.
• Secure connections: All data is transmitted over HTTPS.

5. Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies necessary for the service to function:

• Session cookie: Maintains your logged-in state. This is a strictly necessary cookie and does not require consent.
• Trusted device cookie: If you choose to trust a device during two-factor authentication, a cookie is set to remember that choice.

We do not use third-party tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies from external services.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Your bookmark data, email address, and account information are never disclosed to external parties for marketing, advertising, or any other commercial purpose.

We may disclose information only if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

7. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data (bookmarks, settings, and personal information) is permanently removed from our systems. Server logs are retained for up to 30 days for security monitoring.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: View all your stored data through your dashboard and profile settings.
• Export: Export your complete bookmark data at any time using the HTML5 export feature.
• Modify: Update your profile information, email, and password through settings.
• Delete: Request complete deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us.
• Portability: Your exported data is in standard HTML format, usable in any browser.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify users via email or a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Contact form: bookmarks.ie Contact Page
• Homepage: bookmarks.ie