Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

Kaipara Academy (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us when you visit our website, kaiparaacademy.com (the “Site”).

Kaipara Academy is the data controller responsible for your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Any other details submitted via contact or quotation request forms

b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website

c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analyse usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and quotation requests
Provide our services
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Maintain website security and prevent fraud

We do not send unsolicited marketing communications.

3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent – where you have given explicit permission
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide our services
Legitimate Interests – for business operations and website improvement
Legal Obligation – where required by law

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data:

With trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, IT support, analytics services)
Where required by law or to protect our legal rights
In the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition

All third parties are required to process data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use:

Essential cookies – required for the website to function
Analytics cookies – to measure and improve website performance
Preference cookies – to remember user settings

Analytics cookies are used only where consent is provided via our cookie banner.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Security of Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

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

11. Contact Details
Kaipara Academy
Email: kaiparaacademy@gmail.com
Address: Killarney, Co. Kerry