Introduction

Kerry Mechanical Engineering (“KME”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your right to privacy and complies with our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws. This Privacy & Cookie Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website www.kme.ie.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

  • Personal details you provide via contact forms (e.g. name, email address, phone number, company name).

  • Technical data including IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.

  • Cookie data (see Cookie Policy below).

We do not collect sensitive personal data through our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact forms.

  • Provide information about our services if requested.

  • Improve our website performance and user experience.

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the basis of:

  • Your consent (e.g. accepting cookies or opting into communications).

  • Contractual necessity (e.g. responding to your enquiries).

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. website analytics to improve our services).

  • Legal obligations (e.g. record keeping, compliance).

Data Sharing & Storage

Your personal information may be shared with trusted service providers (such as website hosting, analytics, or email services) for the purposes outlined above.
All data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Restrict or object to certain processing.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.

Requests can be made by contacting us at info@kme.ie

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for core site functionality.

  • Performance & Analytics Cookies – Used to understand visitor behaviour and improve site performance (e.g. Google Analytics).

  • Functionality Cookies – Remember preferences such as language or region.

  • Advertising/Targeting Cookies – If used, help us deliver relevant ads across platforms.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit www.kme.ie, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies.

  • Reject non-essential cookies.

  • Manage your preferences.

You can also disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that some site features may not work properly if you disable cookies.

Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Statement from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Statement or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Kerry Mechanical Engineering
Kilmeaney, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V31 FF88
Email: info@kme.ie
Phone: (068) 45005