Cookies Policy
How we use cookies and analytics (with your consent) to run and improve our website.
Important
Cookie summary
- Essential cookies keep the site working and secure.
- With your consent, analytics helps us measure visits and page usage.
- You can change your choice any time via "Cookie preferences".
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. For details about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.
At a glance
- Essential cookies: required for core functionality and security.
- Analytics (optional): used only if you choose "Accept analytics".
- No ads tracking: we do not use marketing/advertising cookies.
- Change anytime: use the "Cookie preferences" link (typically in the footer).
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember preferences, and (where enabled) measure how the site is used.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage. For simplicity, we refer to these collectively as "cookies".
2) How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Core operation: to make the website work reliably.
- Security: to protect the site from abuse and automated attacks.
- Preferences: to remember cookie choices (if you set them).
- Analytics (with consent): to measure visits and understand which pages are useful (for example, a downloads page).
3) Your choices (consent)
When you first visit the website, you may see a cookie banner where you can accept analytics, reject analytics, or save preferences for analytics cookies. Essential cookies are always enabled because they are required for the site to function.
If you accept analytics, we may load our analytics tool: Google Analytics 4 (if enabled). If you reject analytics, we will not load analytics cookies or analytics scripts.
You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie preferences link (typically in the footer), or by clearing cookies in your browser.
4) Types of cookies we use
4.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for core website functionality and security. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They may be set by us or by our hosting/security provider.
4.2 Preference cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as your cookie preferences. If you do not set preferences, these may not be used.
4.3 Analytics cookies (optional - only if you consent)
If you consent to analytics, we may use Google Analytics 4 (if enabled) to collect aggregated usage information such as:
- Pages viewed and approximate engagement (e.g., which pages are visited most)
- Referring page (how you arrived on our site)
- Device and browser type
- Approximate location (derived from IP address)
We use this information to understand traffic, improve content, and evaluate how visitors use key pages (including downloads).
4.4 Marketing cookies
We do not use advertising/marketing cookies (such as ad pixels) on this website.
5) Cookie list
The table below lists cookies we may use. This list may change as we update the site.
| Cookie / key | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | olinext.ie | Stores your cookie consent choice so we can honour it | Strictly necessary | Up to 6 months |
| Security / rate-limit cookies (as applicable) | olinext.ie / hosting provider | Helps protect the site from abuse and automated attacks | Strictly necessary | Session to short-lived |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 (if enabled) | Analytics measurement (traffic and page usage) | Analytics (optional) | Up to 2 years |
6) Third-party cookies
If you consent to analytics and it is enabled, the analytics provider may set cookies as described above. You can learn more about the provider's practices here: Google Analytics 4 privacy information.
7) Managing cookies in your browser
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers let you:
- See what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies for specific sites
- Block third-party cookies
Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
8) Contact
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us at info@olinext.ie.