1. Who We Are
Bamques Green is a wholesale supplier of compostable sugarcane bagasse tableware based in Ireland. Our website address is beta.bamques.ie/. We supply food businesses, caterers, and distributors across Ireland and the European Union.
For any privacy-related queries, contact us at: info@bamques.ie
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you actively provide it to us. This includes:
- Contact / Enquiry Forms: Your name, business name, email address, and message content when you submit a wholesale enquiry.
- WhatsApp Enquiries: Your WhatsApp number and message content when you contact us via the WhatsApp button.
- Email Communications: Any personal data included in emails you send to us.
- Analytics (if enabled): Anonymised usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and approximate location (country/city level) via Google Analytics or similar tools.
We do not collect payment card data. We do not operate an ecommerce checkout. Retail purchases via Amazon are subject to Amazon’s own privacy policy.
3. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)
- Legitimate Interest: To respond to wholesale enquiries and maintain business communications.
- Contractual Necessity: To process and fulfil wholesale orders.
- Consent: For any marketing communications (you can opt out at any time).
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable Irish and EU law, including GDPR.
4. How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your wholesale enquiries
- To provide quotes and process orders
- To send order confirmations and delivery updates
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will never sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Delivery / Logistics partners — to fulfil wholesale orders (name, address, contact number only)
- Email service providers — to manage and send communications
- IT / Website support providers — strictly under data processing agreements
All third-party processors are GDPR-compliant and operate under appropriate data processing agreements.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Enquiry data: up to 12 months if no order is placed
- Customer order data: 7 years (Irish Revenue / legal requirements)
- Marketing preferences: until you opt out
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing of your data
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@bamques.ie. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission Ireland: www.dataprotection.ie
8. Cookies
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g. session cookies)
- Analytics cookies: Anonymised data to understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics, if enabled). These are only set with your consent.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: info@bamques.ie
Website: beta.bamques.ie/
Country: Ireland
