Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14 October 2026
1. Introduction
Richard Boyle and Sons (2004) Ltd. (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, www.boylesofballyseedy.ie, contact us or interact with our services.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection legislation.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, website or legal obligations. Any updates will be published on this page.
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at info@boylesofballyseedy.ie.
2. What Personal Information Do We Collect?
We may collect personal information when you:
Contact us through our website or by email.
Submit an enquiry or request information about our products or services.
Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications, where available.
Register for events, competitions or promotional activities.
Otherwise voluntarily provide information to us.
The personal information collected may include:
First name and surname.
Email address.
Telephone number.
County or postal address, where relevant.
Information included in messages or enquiries.
When you visit our website, certain technical information may also be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data.
This information may be used for website security, performance monitoring and analytics, where applicable.
3. How and Why We Use Your Information
We collect and process personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
Responding to enquiries and messages.
Providing information about our products, services and events.
Processing bookings, registrations or customer requests, where applicable.
Sending newsletters and promotional communications where you have opted in or where otherwise permitted by law.
Obtaining customer feedback.
Improving our website and customer experience.
Maintaining website security and preventing misuse.
Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
We process personal information only where we have a valid legal basis under GDPR. Depending on the circumstances, this may include your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation or our legitimate business interests.
You may withdraw your consent to optional marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided or contacting us directly.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel and service providers who require it to perform their duties.
Although we take appropriate precautions, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
5. Cookies
5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
They help websites function correctly, remember preferences and, where enabled, provide information about website usage.
5.2 How We Use Cookies
Our website may use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website. They may support basic functionality, remember cookie preferences and maintain secure website sessions.
Functional Cookies
These cookies may remember preferences such as language settings or other website choices.
Analytics Cookies
Where enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its content, performance and usability.
Marketing Cookies
Where applicable, marketing cookies may be used to measure advertising effectiveness or provide relevant promotional content.
Non-essential cookies will only be placed on your device where the required consent has been obtained.
You can manage your cookie preferences through our website’s cookie consent controls, where available, or through your browser settings.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business or provide services.
These may include:
Website hosting and technical support providers.
Email and communications service providers.
Website analytics and marketing service providers.
Event or booking service providers, where applicable.
Professional advisers and regulatory authorities where legally required.
Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we require appropriate data protection and confidentiality safeguards.
We may also disclose personal information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect our legal rights.
7. Transfers of Information Outside the European Economic Area
Some third-party services may process or store personal information outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
These safeguards may include European Commission adequacy decisions or approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including applicable legal, accounting or reporting requirements.
Retention periods depend on the type of information and its purpose.
Where information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised, unless continued retention is required by law.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under applicable data protection legislation, you have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These include:
Right to be informed: To understand how your personal information is collected and used.
Right of access: To request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to rectification: To request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to erasure: To request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing: To request that we limit how your information is processed.
Right to data portability: To receive certain personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to object: To object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
Rights relating to automated decision-making: To receive relevant protections where applicable.
Right to withdraw consent: To withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions.
To exercise any of your rights, please email info@boylesofballyseedy.ie.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms, suppliers, event organisers or other third-party services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences, including visitors interested in our products, services and events.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without an appropriate legal basis or any parental consent required by law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review the matter.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, website functionality or legal requirements.
Any changes will be published on this page, together with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Richard Boyle and Sons (2004) Ltd.
Caherbreagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Eircode: V92 DYOY
Email: info@boylesofballyseedy.ie
Phone: (066) 400 3150
Website: www.boylesofballyseedy.ie