Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

Introduction

The Emerald Table ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a reservation with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when making a reservation or contacting us.
• Dietary Information: Information about food allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences you share with us to ensure your safety and comfort during your visit.
• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and manage your reservations
• Communicate with you about your booking and our services
• Accommodate dietary requirements and preferences
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., fulfilling a reservation)
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights
• Consent: Where you have given specific consent for processing
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Reservation data is typically retained for two years following your visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

The Emerald Table
42 Grafton Quarter
Dublin 2, D02 HY84
Ireland

Email: [email protected]