Who we are

RacismReport.ie is operated in Ireland. We act as the Data Controller for personal data processed via this website.

What data we collect

• Incident reports: incident date, location, incident type, description, optional evidence link, offender details; optionally name and email if provided.
• Contact messages: name, email, message.
• Technical data: basic device and browser information for service operation and security.
• Cookies: strictly necessary cookies for site operation; optional analytics and marketing cookies only with your consent.

Why we collect it (legal basis)

• Public interest and legitimate interests: documenting racist incidents to inform advocacy and research.
• Consent: for analytics cookies and for processing contact details in forms.
• Legal obligations: responding to valid requests from authorities where required by law.

How we use your data

• Process and store incident reports and contact messages.
• Produce anonymised statistical insights.
• Improve service reliability and security.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use essential cookies for core functionality. Optional categories include Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and Marketing. Optional cookies are disabled by default and only enabled if you consent via the cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time using the banner.

Data retention

• Incident reports: retained for up to 5 years unless deletion is requested or required earlier.
• Contact messages: retained for up to 24 months.
• Cookie consents: stored for up to 12 months.

Your rights under GDPR

• Access your data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data (right to be forgotten)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)

Contact

Data Controller: RacismReport.ie

Email: contact@gatrar.com

We will respond within 30 days to GDPR requests.