Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, homesteadhouse.ie. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on homesteadhouse.ie. Cookies help us to:
- Remember your preferences: We use cookies to remember your settings and preferences, such as your language and region, so that we can tailor your experience accordingly.
- Enhance website functionality: Cookies help us to provide features and functionalities that improve your experience on our website, such as remembering your login details.
- Analyse website performance: We use cookies to analyse how our visitors use our website, which helps us to improve the site’s performance and user experience.
- Personalise content and ads: Cookies allow us to show you content and advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies on our website:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They help us to remember your actions during your browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them. They help us to remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.
Categories of Cookies
The cookies we use can be categorised as follows:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some services you have asked for cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work as intended. The means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser. For more information on how to modify your browser settings to block or filter cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Opt-Out Mechanisms
You can opt out of interest-based advertising cookies by using the following tools:
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
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