Designed and Crafted in Co. Kerry since 1997

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26th January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used and shared when you visit or interact with this website: https://buckleyironworks.ie/

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: Buckley Ironworks
Phone: 087 202 9146
Email: [email protected]

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 (Ireland).

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide to Us

When you contact us through our website or by email, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any message or information you include in your enquiry

This information is only used to respond to your enquiry or provide requested services.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website addresses

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how our website is used and to improve its performance.

3. Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form on this website:

  • The information you provide is sent to us by email

  • It is used only to respond to your enquiry

  • It is not shared with third parties unless required by law

We retain contact form submissions only for as long as necessary to deal with your request and for record‑keeping purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to analyse website traffic.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise repeat visitors and understand how visitors use our site.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to monitor and analyse how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

This information is used to compile reports on website activity and to improve our website.

Google may process this data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

6. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor how our website performs in Google Search and to identify technical issues.

Google Search Console collects performance and diagnostic data about our website. This data does not personally identify individual users.

Google’s data processing is governed by its Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have given consent (e.g. submitting a contact form)

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and services

  • Legal obligations – where required by law

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • To respond to enquiries

  • To provide services

  • To comply with legal and accounting obligations

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure hosting and encrypted connections (SSL)

  • Restricted access to personal information

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
[email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:
https://www.dataprotection.ie/

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

13. Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Buckley Ironworks
Phone: 087 202 9146
Email: [email protected]