We set only strictly necessary cookies by default. Analytics and marketing cookies are never placed until you give consent, and you can withdraw that consent at any time from the cookie banner or your browser settings.
1What Cookies Are
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies let a site remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies – local storage, session storage and tracking pixels – work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.
2The Rules We Follow
Our use of cookies is governed by the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 336/2011), which implement the ePrivacy Directive in Ireland, together with the GDPR.
Under these rules we may place strictly necessary cookies without consent. Every other category – analytics, functional and marketing – requires your prior, freely given, specific and informed consent.
3Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary (no consent required)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences so we do not ask again | 12 months |
| session_id | Keeps your checkout session active | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery | Session |
Analytics (consent required)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 months |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 24 months |
Analytics data is aggregated and used to understand which pages are useful and where visitors encounter problems. IP addresses are truncated before storage.
Marketing (consent required)
We currently place no marketing or advertising cookies. If that changes, this policy will be updated and your consent will be requested before any such cookie is set.
4Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties whose services appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Their own privacy policies apply:
- Google Analytics – measurement and reporting.
- Payment processor – fraud prevention and secure checkout, set only on the checkout page.
5Managing and Withdrawing Consent
cookie_consent cookie in your browser. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser. The relevant settings are found under:
- Chrome – Settings › Privacy and security › Third-party cookies
- Safari – Settings › Privacy › Manage Website Data
- Firefox – Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
- Edge – Settings › Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent checkout from working correctly.
6Changes to This Policy
We review this policy whenever we add or remove a cookie. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
7Contact
If you have a question about our use of cookies:
See also our Privacy Policy for the full picture of how we handle personal data.