Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 March 2026

Kester Consulting Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website:

[https://www.kesterconsulting.ltd](https://www.kesterconsulting.ltd)

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.

1. Who We Are

Kester Consulting Ltd, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland

Email: david@kesterconsulting.ltd

Kester Consulting Ltd provides consulting and advisory services to cultural practitioners, events, and creative sector organisations.

For the purposes of data protection law, Kester Consulting Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

Information You Provide Directly

This may include:

* Name

* Email address

* Phone number

* Organisation or company name

* Any information you include in contact forms or emails

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

* IP address

* Browser type

* Device information

* Pages visited

* Date and time of visits

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal data to:

* Respond to enquiries or messages

* Provide consulting services or information about services

* Communicate with clients and potential clients

* Improve our website and services

* Maintain website security

* Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Legitimate Interest

* Responding to enquiries

* Improving services and website functionality

Contractual Necessity

* Delivering consulting services or responding to service requests

Consent

* When you voluntarily provide information through contact forms or sign up for communications

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

* Improve website performance

* Understand how visitors use our site

* Enhance user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If cookies are used extensively (for example via Google Analytics), a separate Cookie Policy may be provided.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

* Website hosting providers

* IT service providers

* Analytics providers

* Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All service providers are required to protect your data and use it only for authorised purposes.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where third-party services are used. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

* Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

* Respond to enquiries

* Provide services

* Meet legal or regulatory obligations

When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

* Access your personal data

* Request correction of inaccurate data

* Request deletion of your data

* Restrict processing

* Object to processing

* Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at: david@kesterconsulting.ltd

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:

* Loss

* Misuse

* Unauthorised access

* Disclosure or alteration

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Kester Consulting Ltd, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland

Email: david@kesterconsulting.ltd