What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and enable certain functionalities.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like storing your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie consent: Stores your cookie acceptance or rejection choice
- Session management: Maintains your session state as you navigate the site
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve how our website works.
- Number of visitors to our website
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Source of traffic to our website
- How users navigate through our site
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by our website. We use first-party cookies to:
- Store your cookie consent preferences
- Remember information you have entered in forms
- Track your navigation through our site for analytics purposes
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session state as you move through our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.
Cookie Duration
Different cookies remain on your device for different periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Cookie consent: Stored for 12 months
- Analytics cookies: Stored for up to 24 months
- Preference cookies: Stored for up to 12 months
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be stored and respected on future visits.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies specifically
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers, please refer to:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- Your cookie preference will not be remembered on future visits
- Form submissions may not work correctly
- We will be unable to improve the website based on usage patterns
Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use third-party cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide clear information about any third-party cookies and their purposes.
Web Beacons and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track user behavior and collect information about website usage. These technologies work in conjunction with cookies to provide us with usage statistics.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no universal standard for how to respond to such signals.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Consent
By using our website and accepting cookies through our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clearing cookies from your browser
- Adjusting your browser settings to reject cookies
- Contacting us to request removal of your data
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance pages.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland