We use cookies to make our website work properly and to understand how visitors use our service. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files that help our website work. We use essential cookies (required to function) and, with your consent, analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. We do NOT use advertising cookies or sell your data. You can change your cookie preferences anytime.
We classify our cookies into four standard categories. You can accept or decline each category individually through our cookie banner.
Necessary for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. No personal tracking.
Help us understand how visitors use our site. Anonymised — never linked to individuals.
Remember your preferences (e.g., language, dark mode). Improves your experience.
We do NOT use marketing or advertising cookies. We don't track you across the web.
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
We use cookies on emeraldstream.irish for the following purposes:
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. Without them, basic services cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your consent under GDPR/ePrivacy law.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preference choices | 12 months | First-party |
wp_session | WordPress session management | Session | First-party |
elementor_* | Elementor page builder functionality | Session | First-party |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare security & bot detection (if applicable) | 30 minutes | Third-party |
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) via Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us identify popular content, fix problem pages, and improve user experience. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users (anonymised) | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_ga_* | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_gid | Distinguishes users for 24-hour periods | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
_gat | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
Functional cookies remember choices you make to provide a more personalised experience. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
user_preferences | Stores your display preferences | 6 months | First-party |
recently_viewed | Remembers pages you've viewed for navigation | 30 days | First-party |
notification_dismissed | Remembers if you dismissed a banner/notification | 30 days | First-party |
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We carefully select these providers to ensure they meet GDPR standards. The third parties that may set cookies on our site include:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics (anonymised) | View Policy |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag deployment for analytics | View Policy |
| Cloudflare (if used) | Security, DDoS protection, performance | View Policy |
| WhatsApp/Meta (chat widget) | Customer support chat | View Policy |
Each third party has its own cookies and privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies if you have concerns about how they handle data.
Different cookies are stored for different durations based on their purpose:
Cookies automatically expire at the end of their retention period. You can also manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings (see Section 10).
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Your choice is remembered for 12 months. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
You have full control over your cookie preferences:
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time. When you do:
You can also manage cookies directly in your browser. Each browser provides settings to block, delete, or restrict cookies. Click your browser below for instructions:
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites you don't want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals where technically feasible:
Note that DNT is not a universally adopted standard, and some services may not honour it. Our cookie consent banner remains the most reliable way to control cookie usage on our site.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, new third-party services, or evolving privacy laws. When we make material changes:
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
For more information about our overall data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.
