This Privacy Policy explains how KES Group (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit http://kesgroup.ie/ or otherwise interact with us. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland).
This policy was last updated on 18 May 2026.
Who we are
KES Group is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We are based in Ireland and provide construction and related services.Contact us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, contact us at info@kes.ie or +353 83 045 8746.Personal data we collect
Depending on how you use our website and services, we may collect:- Identity and contact details (for example name, email address, phone number, company name, and address) when you submit an enquiry, request a callback, apply for a role, or contact us.
- Recruitment information (for example CV, cover letter, work history, and references) when you apply for a job.
- Technical and usage data (for example IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and referral source) collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Communications you send to us (for example emails or messages) and our responses.
How we collect personal data
- Directly from you when you complete a form, subscribe to updates, apply for a position, or contact us.
- Automatically when you browse our website (see our Cookie Policy).
- From third parties where permitted by law (for example professional references, recruitment platforms, or service providers that support our website).
Why we use your data and lawful bases
We only use personal data where we have a lawful basis under GDPR. The table below summarises typical purposes:- To respond to enquiries and provide information you request — lawful bases: consent and/or legitimate interests (running and growing our business).
- To process job applications and manage recruitment — lawful bases: steps prior to a contract, contract, and legitimate interests.
- To operate, secure, and improve our website — lawful bases: legitimate interests and, where required, consent (for non-essential cookies).
- To comply with legal obligations (for example tax, employment, or regulatory requirements) — lawful basis: legal obligation.
- To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims — lawful basis: legitimate interests and/or legal obligation.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on this website. For details on the cookies we use, how long they last, and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.Who we share personal data with
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties who process data on our instructions, including:- Website hosting, IT support, and security providers.
- Email, CRM, and form delivery services used to handle enquiries and applications.
- Analytics and performance tools (only where you have consented to non-essential cookies, where applicable).
- Professional advisers (for example legal or accounting advisers) where necessary.
- Regulators, courts, or law enforcement when required by law.
International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or an adequacy decision, unless a specific exception applies.How long we keep personal data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typical retention periods include:- Enquiry and marketing records: up to 24 months after our last meaningful contact, unless you ask us to delete sooner or a longer period is required by law.
- Job applications: up to 24 months after the recruitment process ends, unless you consent to a longer retention for future opportunities.
- Website logs and analytics: as set out in our Cookie Policy or provider documentation.
Your rights
Under GDPR, you may have the following rights (subject to conditions and exemptions):- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure — ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction — ask us to limit processing in certain circumstances.
- Data portability — receive certain data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests, and to direct marketing at any time.
- Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.