Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17/11/2025
Website: https://kbeconsulting.ie
Owner/Data Controller: KBE Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”)

KBE Consulting is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland), and all applicable Irish data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights.

1. Who We Are

KBE Consulting is a private consultancy firm operating in Ireland.

Contact details: Kate Bowen-Evans
Address:  County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland
Data Protection Contact: Kate Bowen-Evans

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organisation name and role

  • Billing and invoicing details

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Information exchanged during consultancy engagements

2.2 Automatically collected information

When you visit our website:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and interaction data

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2.3 Special categories of data

We do not intentionally collect special category data (e.g., health, religious beliefs) unless explicitly required for a consultancy engagement and only with your clear consent.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide consultancy services

  • To manage contracts and deliver agreed work

  • To invoice and process payments

  • To maintain internal records

  • To improve our website and services

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To send relevant business communications (only where legally permitted)

We will not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Contract – to provide consultancy services you request

  • Consent – when you opt into mailing lists or give explicit permission

  • Legitimate interests – operating and improving our business (balanced against your rights)

  • Legal obligation – for tax and regulatory compliance

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry-related data: up to 12 months

  • Client records: typically 7 years (required under Irish tax law)

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

  • Cookies: per our Cookie Policy

We securely delete or anonymise data when no longer required.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share personal data with:

  • Professional service providers (e.g., accountants, IT support)

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • Legal/regulatory authorities when required by law

All third-party processors act under GDPR-compliant agreements.

We do not sell personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EEA (e.g., to service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • EU Commission adequacy decisions

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Additional technical and organisational measures

8. Security of Your Data

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

  • Secure hosting

  • Access controls

  • Data minimisation

  • Encryption where appropriate

  • Staff confidentiality obligations

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Right of access – request a copy of your data

  • Right to rectification – correct inaccurate data

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)

Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC): https://www.dataprotection.ie/

To exercise rights, contact: dpo@dataprotection.ie

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, analytics, and site performance. For more information, see our Cookie Policy (available upon request or posted on the site).

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website. Material changes will be clearly communicated.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact:

KBE Consulting
Email: katebowenevans@gmail.com
Address: Co.Wicklow, Republic of Ireland