EU Privacy Policy | Kingfisher Intel Dublin

Effective Date: 15 November 2025
Controller: Kingfisher Intel
Controller Address:
11 Wynnefield Road
Rathmines, Dublin 6
D06 F9C1, Ireland
Privacy Contact: privacy@kingfisherintel.ie

Introduction

Kingfisher Intel (“we,” “our,” “us”) provides private intelligence and security advisory services across Europe and the United States. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of the personal data we process.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our services. It also outlines the rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

This Policy applies to:

  • visitors to our website

  • individuals who contact us by email, phone, or other channels

  • representatives of corporate clients

  • individuals whose information is processed in the course of our services

1. Personal Data We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal data when you:

  • contact us via our website

  • email us or call us

  • request a consultation

  • engage us for services

This may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • phone number (including international numbers)

  • professional or organizational details

  • information related to your inquiry

  • any additional information you choose to provide

We ask that you do not submit sensitive information through the website contact form. For sensitive matters, we establish a secure channel after initial contact.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Our website may collect:

  • IP address

  • browser type

  • device information

  • time zone and language settings

  • pages visited

  • referring URLs

We use this information to maintain security, detect abuse, and improve website performance.

We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.

Any optional analytics tools are privacy-focused and do not create behavioral profiles.

1.3 Information Processed During Client Work

In the course of our advisory and intelligence engagements, we may process personal data such as:

  • professional background information

  • corporate affiliations

  • public records

  • information provided by the client

  • data obtained from lawful open-source research

  • data obtained with consent or through publicly accessible sources

We process only the minimum data necessary for the purpose of the engagement.

We do not purchase personal data.

We do not scrape social media platforms in violation of their terms.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract performance: To respond to inquiries, prepare proposals, or deliver contracted services.

  • Legitimate interests: To provide intelligence and risk advisory services, ensure security, protect our systems, and operate our business.

  • Legal obligations: To comply with regulatory, licensing, and statutory requirements.

  • Consent: When you sign up for optional communications or voluntarily provide certain information.

We balance legitimate interests with your data protection rights at all times.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • respond to inquiries and consultation requests

  • evaluate and manage potential engagements

  • provide advisory, investigative, and analytical services

  • communicate securely during an engagement

  • protect confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access

  • comply with regulatory or legal requirements

  • improve our website and business operations

We do not use your data for marketing without your explicit consent.

We do not sell or rent personal data.

4. Confidentiality

All communications with clients or potential clients are treated with strict confidentiality.

We handle information consistent with professional standards for intelligence, investigative, and advisory work.

For EU clients, confidentiality is also protected under GDPR Articles 5 and 32.

5. Cross Border Transfers

We operate across Europe and the United States. Therefore, personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”), primarily to the United States.

Such transfers occur only when necessary and are protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • encryption

  • strict access controls

  • secure communication protocols

  • data minimization practices

You may request a copy of the relevant safeguards by contacting us.

6. Information Sharing

We may share personal data only with:

  • trusted service providers who support our operations (for example, secure file storage providers)

  • legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

  • professional advisers who support our compliance obligations

We do not share information with third parties for marketing or lead generation.

We do not subcontract investigative work.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • the purpose for which it was collected

  • compliance with legal, regulatory, or licensing obligations

  • protection against legal claims

For general inquiries that do not lead to an engagement, data is deleted after twelve months unless further communication occurs.

For clients, retention periods depend on professional, legal, and insurance requirements.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request erasure (where applicable)

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • request data portability

  • withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis)

  • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@kingfisherintel.ie

We may require identity verification to protect confidentiality.

9. Security Measures

We use multiple layers of protection, including:

  • encrypted communication platforms

  • secure file transfer systems

  • restricted-access storage

  • monitoring for unauthorized access

  • data minimization

  • secure erasure protocols

Given the sensitive nature of our work, we continuously evaluate our protective measures.

10. Links to External Websites

Our site may include links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those organizations.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect operational or regulatory changes.

Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your GDPR rights: privacy@kingfisherintel.ie