1. Who We Are
DublinFlats.com is operated by Movehut. We are the Data Controller under GDPR.
2. What Data We Collect
- Account Information: name, email, phone number, landlord/tenant details.
- Property Data: descriptions, images, RTB registration.
- Payment Data: handled securely by Stripe/Apple Pay; we do not store card numbers.
- Usage Data: cookies, IP address, device/browser details.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To operate the DublinFlats platform.
- To process reservations and payments.
- To send service updates, alerts, and communications.
- For fraud prevention and security monitoring.
- With consent: to send marketing communications.
4. Lawful Basis (GDPR Article 6)
- Contractual necessity: processing reservations.
- Legal obligation: compliance with RTB or tax requirements.
- Legitimate interests: fraud prevention, platform improvements.
- Consent: marketing communications.
5. Sharing of Data
- With landlords (tenants’ details after reservation).
- With tenants (landlord’s details after reservation).
- With payment processors (Stripe, Apple Pay, escrow).
- With legal/regulatory bodies if required.
6. Data Storage & Security
- Data stored on secure servers in the EU/UK.
- Escrow and payment handled by third-party PCI-DSS compliant providers.
- Access restricted to authorised staff only.
7. Data Retention
- Reservation records retained for 6 years (legal compliance).
- Account data deleted 12 months after account closure unless legally required.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Rectify inaccurate data.
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time (marketing emails).
To exercise rights: contact [Data Protection Officer Email].
9. Cookies & Tracking
- We use cookies for login sessions, analytics, and marketing.
- Cookie banner provided on first visit.
10. International Transfers
- Data may be transferred outside the EU, but only where GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g. SCCs) are in place.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, complaints, or wish to exercise rights; contact
If unresolved, you may contact the Irish Data Protection Commission.
Updated: September 2025