Cookies Policy for www.moate.ie

Effective Date: 07/07/2025

This Cookies Policy explains how www.moate.ie (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic devices) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on www.moate.ie:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples: Session cookies, security/authentication cookies

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

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

Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid)

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your previous visits or choices.

Examples: Remembering user preferences or language choices

d. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use on our site (e.g., embedded videos, maps, social media plugins). These third parties may collect browsing data.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website works as intended

  • Understand user behavior and improve functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage statistics

  • Personalize content and user experience

4. Consent and Control

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies.

You can:

  • Accept or reject specific categories of cookies

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Manage your preferences via your browser settings

Note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies using your browser settings. Here are links to help pages for popular browsers:

6. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: info@moate.ie