Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 15, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • To enable certain functions of the website
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how you interact with our website
  • To improve our website and services
  • To remember your cookie consent choices

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session cookies that maintain your browsing session
  • Security cookies to prevent fraud
  • Cookie consent preference storage

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Examples:

  • Remembering your selected programme preferences
  • Storing form data to prevent re-entry
  • Language preference settings

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.

Examples:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Navigation paths through the website
  • Error messages encountered
  • Device and browser information

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver content based on your interests.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use local storage technology to store information about your cookie preferences and form selections. Local storage works similarly to cookies but stores data directly in your browser without sending it to our servers with every request.

How Long Do Cookies Last

Cookies can be session-based or persistent:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and understand your behaviour across multiple visits.

Our persistent cookies typically expire after:

  • Cookie consent: 12 months
  • Functional preferences: 6 months
  • Analytics data: 26 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies you have and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that deleting or blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you.

How to Manage Cookies in Different Browsers

Here are links to cookie management in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the cookies we set on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preference choices 12 months Strictly Necessary
session_id Maintains your browsing session Session Strictly Necessary
selected_service Remembers your selected programme Session Functional

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website respects DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or best practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 HX65, Ireland

More Information

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