Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 7, 2026
1. Introduction
The Institute of Industrial Engineers & Safety Management Systems ("IIESMS", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account or apply for membership
- Fill out a contact or enquiry form
- Subscribe to our mailing list
- Register interest in the Members Portal
- Submit a membership application or grade review
- Register for CPD events or activities
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, employer or company name, professional qualifications, membership grade, CPD records, and any other details you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including your IP address and browser type, pages visited and time spent on pages, referring website addresses, and device and operating system information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process membership applications and manage your account, respond to your enquiries and provide support, administer CPD records and professional development activities, send you relevant communications about IIESMS services, events, and sector group updates, improve and optimise our website and services, comply with legal obligations, and protect against fraudulent or unauthorised activity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants, and law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation), you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, object to or restrict processing of your data, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including maintaining membership records and CPD history, or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
IIESMS 2 Georges Street, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 AH9K, Ireland Email: [email protected] Phone: +353 (0)51 311134