Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4 May 2026
Last Updated: 4 May 2026

1. Introduction

Irish Tallow Suppliers Ldt (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you visit our website, irishtallow.com.

This website provides information about tallow and related topics. It is not an ecommerce website and does not process online purchases, payment card details, or customer account registrations.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and applicable Irish and EU privacy and cookie laws.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Irish Tallow Suppliers Ltd
58 Countess Grove
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93 Y9EH
Ireland

Email: sales@irishtallow.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

When you visit irishtallow.com, we may collect limited personal data, including:

3.1 Technical and Usage Data

This may include:

• IP address;

• browser type and version;

• device type;

• operating system;

• pages visited;

• date and time of visit;

• referring website or source;

• approximate location derived from technical data;

• cookie identifiers and analytics identifiers.

3.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve website performance and content.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data through this website.

4. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data automatically when you browse our website, including through:

• server logs;

• cookies;

• analytics tools;

• browser and device information.

We do not currently collect personal data through ecommerce checkout, payment processing, customer accounts, or order forms.

5. Purposes for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

5.1 Website Analytics

We use analytics data to understand how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited, how users navigate the website, and how the website performs.

5.2 Website Operation and Security

We may process limited technical data, such as IP addresses and server logs, to operate the website, identify technical issues, prevent misuse, and maintain website security.

5.3 Compliance with Legal Obligations

We may process personal data where necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests from public authorities.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data.

We rely on the following lawful bases:

6.1 Consent

We rely on your consent for non-essential cookies, including analytics cookies such as Google Analytics cookies, where required by law.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences or disabling cookies in your browser.

6.2 Legitimate Interests

We may rely on our legitimate interests to process limited technical data necessary to operate, maintain, improve, and secure our website, provided your rights and freedoms do not override those interests.

6.3 Legal Obligation

We may process personal data where necessary to comply with legal obligations.

7. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, browser information, device information, approximate location, and cookie identifiers.

Where Google Analytics is used, we will seek your consent before setting analytics cookies, unless a lawful exemption applies.

Google Analytics may process data on our behalf as a service provider. Google may process data on servers located outside Ireland and the European Economic Area (“EEA”). Where international transfers occur, we will rely on appropriate safeguards, such as contractual protections approved under GDPR.

You can also control or block cookies through your browser settings.

8. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember preferences, and provide analytics information.

8.1 Types of Cookies We May Use

Cookie TypePurposeConsent RequiredStrictly Necessary CookiesRequired for the website to function properly and securely.NoAnalytics CookiesHelp us understand how visitors use the website.YesPerformance CookiesHelp us measure and improve website performance.Yes, where not strictly necessary

8.2 Google Analytics Cookies

If Google Analytics is enabled, cookies may include cookies such as _ga, which helps distinguish one visitor from another and may last up to 2 years depending on configuration. Google states that the main _ga cookie is used by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors and lasts for 2 years.

8.3 Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you may be asked to accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view cookies;

• delete cookies;

• block cookies;

• block third-party cookies;

• receive warnings before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

9. Data Sharing and Third-Party Access

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited personal data with trusted third-party service providers where necessary for website operation, analytics, hosting, security, or legal compliance.

These third parties may include:

• Google Analytics;

• website hosting providers;

• IT and website maintenance providers;

• professional advisers, where necessary;

• public authorities, where required by law.

Where third parties process personal data on our behalf, we require them to process it only in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection law.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers, including Google, may process personal data outside Ireland, the EEA, or the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• adequacy decisions;

• Standard Contractual Clauses;

• data processing agreements;

• additional safeguards where required by law.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing.

Typical retention periods include:

• Website server logs: retained for a limited period necessary for security, troubleshooting, and website operation.

• Analytics data: retained according to the settings configured in our analytics provider account.

• Cookie data: retained according to the lifespan of the relevant cookie or until you delete cookies from your browser.

We will not retain personal data for longer than necessary.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

These measures may include:

• secure hosting arrangements;

• access controls;

• website security monitoring;

• encryption where appropriate;

• limiting access to personal data;

• use of reputable service providers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Your GDPR Rights

Subject to certain legal conditions and exemptions, you have the following rights under GDPR:

13.1 Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

13.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

13.3 Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

13.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

13.5 Right to Data Portability

Where applicable, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

13.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.

13.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

13.8 Rights Relating to Automated Decision-Making

You have rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling. We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

14. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

sales@irishtallow.com

Or by post:

Irish Tallow Suppliers Ltd
58 Countess Grove
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93 Y9EH
Ireland

We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

We will respond to valid requests within one month, unless the request is complex or numerous, in which case we may extend the response period as permitted by GDPR.

15. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
Ireland

Website: dataprotection.ie

We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve your concern.

16. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general informational purposes and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

17. Links to Other Websites

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

We recommend that you read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, legal requirements, or data processing practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

19. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Irish Tallow Suppliers Ltd
58 Countess Grove
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93 Y9EH
Ireland

Email: sales@irishtallow.com