GDPR

GDPR Policy for www.kavanaghandassociates.ie

Effective Date: 23rd May 2023

Introduction

This GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Policy outlines how we, Kavanagh and Associates Initiatives handles and protects the personal data of individuals who visit and interact with our website, www.kavanaghandassociates.ie. We are committed to complying with the principles and requirements set forth by the GDPR to ensure the privacy and security of personal data.

Data Controller

The data controller for the personal data collected and processed throughwww.kavanaghandassociates.ie is Joseph Kavanagh:

Kavanagh and Associates, C/O Conville House, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, R95 HFV3, Ireland.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy.

Types of Personal Data Collected

We may collect the following types of personal data from individuals visiting or interacting with our website:

  • Contact Information: such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
  • Website Usage Information: such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing activity.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour and preferences on our website.

We process personal data collected throughwww.kavanaghandassociates.ie for the following purposes:

Purposes of Data Processing

  • To provide and improve our products and services.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send promotional emails, newsletters, and other marketing communications where consent has been obtained.
  • To analyze website usage and improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.

Lawful Basis for Data Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data under the GDPR:

  • Consent: We may process personal data based on your consent for specific purposes, such as sending marketing communications.
  • Contractual Necessity: Personal data may be processed to fulfill contractual obligations between us and individuals.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process personal data based on our legitimate interests, provided such processing does not override individuals’ rights and freedoms.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. The retention period may vary depending on the type of personal data and applicable legal obligations.

Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, analytics, email marketing, and other operational activities. These service providers are contractually obligated to process personal data solely on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions.
  • Legal Requirements: Personal data may be disclosed to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or other third parties if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal data.

Individual Rights

Under the GDPR, individuals have certain rights regarding their personal data. These rights include:

  • Right to Access: Individuals can request access to their personal data and information about how it is processed.
  • Right to Rectification: Individuals can request the correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: Individuals can request the deletion of their personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: Individuals can request the limitation of processing their personal data in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: Individuals can request to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Individuals can object to the processing of their personal data in certain cases.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Individuals who have given consent for specific processing activities can withdraw their consent at any time.

To exercise these rights or make any related inquiries, please use the contact details provided at the end of this policy.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on www.kavanaghandassociates.ie, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this GDPR Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

Kavanagh & Associates, C/O Conville House, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, R95 HFV3, Ireland.

Office Phone: +353 56 440 1470 – or – Email: reception@www.kavanaghandassociates.ie