Overview
BlackMirror.ie ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
1. Quiz Responses (Anonymous)
When you take the Mirror Test, you provide answers about your financial situation, career, and lifestyle. This data is:
- Stored locally in your browser's sessionStorage only
- Never transmitted to our servers with identifying information
- Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Used solely to generate your personalized reflection
2. Aggregate Analytics
We collect anonymized, aggregated statistics to improve our platform and update national benchmarks:
- Number of tests completed
- Average scores by category
- General trends (e.g., "X% of users have pension gaps")
- Geographic distribution (city-level only, no specific addresses)
3. Technical Data
Standard web analytics via privacy-focused tools:
- Device type (mobile/desktop)
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time on site
- Referral source
What We DON'T Collect
- Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you voluntarily subscribe)
- IP addresses linked to quiz responses
- Precise location data
- Financial account numbers or credentials
- Social security numbers or PPS numbers
How We Use Your Information
- To generate your personalized reflection and escape routes
- To update national benchmarks and trends on our dashboard
- To improve our algorithms and user experience
- To send newsletters (only if you opt in)
Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies for:
- Session management (essential cookies only)
- Analytics (anonymized, can be opted out via browser settings)
- No third-party advertising cookies
Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your data. Period.
We may share aggregated, anonymized data with:
- Media partners for public interest stories
- Researchers studying Irish economic trends (with strict privacy agreements)
Individual responses are NEVER shared.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under Irish/EU law, you have the right to:
- Access any data we hold about you (though we hold very little)
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Since we don't collect identifiable information from quiz responses, there's typically nothing to delete. For newsletter subscribers, click "unsubscribe" in any email.
Security
We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS) and secure hosting. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We minimize risk by collecting minimal data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.