Privacy Policy
At KTC Safety, we respect your right to privacy and comply with our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the personal data you provide to us, including data collected through our website (www.ktcsafety.ie). It also outlines our use of cookies and how we protect your information. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website.
1. Types of Information Collected
We collect two types of information:
“Personal Data”
Personal Data identifies you or can be used to identify or contact you. At KTC Safety, the only personal data we collect includes your name and email address, which you provide voluntarily through call-back forms and newsletter subscriptions.
“Non-Personal Data”
We gather statistical and other analytical information from all visitors to our website on an aggregate basis. This Non-Personal Data includes information that cannot be used to identify or contact you, such as anonymized IP addresses, browser types, and other anonymous statistical data.
2. Purposes for Which We Hold Your Information
Non-Personal Data:
We use Non-Personal Data to better understand visitor demographics and to improve the design and functionality of our website.
Personal Data:
We process Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your communications;
- To process call-back requests or newsletter subscriptions;
- For statistical reporting regarding our web activities.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and to analyze how visitors use our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website, and they help the website remember your actions and preferences over time.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, enabling you to navigate and use our site’s features.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site, helping us to improve website performance.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, allowing you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
We may share Non-Personal Data with third parties, such as analytics providers, to help us understand website usage patterns. We will not share your Personal Data with third parties without your consent, except where required by law, such as to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
5. Security
Your Personal Data is stored on secure servers, and we take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to secure your data, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. However, we take all reasonable measures, including technical and organizational safeguards, to protect your Personal Data.
6. Updating, Verifying, and Deleting Personal Data
You have the right to request updates, corrections, or deletions of your Personal Data. To find out what data we hold on you, request a copy of your data, or ask for your data to be updated or removed, please contact us at norbertnarbut@ayrton.ie. Requests may be subject to a prescribed fee.
7. Newsletters
You can subscribe to newsletters on our website by completing the relevant forms. The data you provide (name and email address) will be used to:
- Send you the requested newsletters;
- Analyze subscriber data to improve content.
We use invisible 1×1 pixel tags in our newsletters to track whether emails have been opened and to analyze content popularity. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each newsletter. We may retain your email address to ensure you do not receive further communications from which you have unsubscribed.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, so please review it periodically. If we plan to use your Personal Data in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection, we will notify you by email, giving you the option to opt out of the new use.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
KTC Safety,
Scarteen Business Park,
Newmarket,
Co. Cork,
Email: info@ayrton.ie
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.