At Holy Cross Mercy Primary School, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.
By using this website and providing us with your information, you accept the terms of this policy and consent to the use of your information as described below.
Who We Are
Holy Cross Mercy School, New Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. V93 A096 Tel: 064 6631241 Email:
Holy Cross Mercy Primary School is the data controller for the personal information collected via this website.
What Information We Collect and Why
If you contact us through the website, we may collect personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, and postal address. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry or provide relevant school-related services.
We do not collect sensitive personal data without your explicit consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children via this website.
We will only retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Our legal obligations
- Our legitimate interest in providing school-related services and communication
Use of Information
Your information will be stored securely and may be accessed by authorised school staff for the purposes outlined above. We will never share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time.
Use of Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand website traffic and personalise content.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Declining cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Security
We use SSL-certified security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that transmission of information over the internet is never completely secure.
Children's Data
This website is not intended to collect personal data from children. Any data relating to pupils is handled in accordance with school policies and with parental consent.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us at
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this website.
