1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze usage, and provide a better user experience.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Ensure website functionality and security
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Improve user experience and performance
- Understand the effectiveness of our content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for website operation and security
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Can be disabled: No
These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without them.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Session identifiers
- Security tokens
- Load balancing
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand website usage and performance
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 26 months
Can be disabled: Yes
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples:
- Page views and visits
- Traffic sources
- User journey tracking
- Bounce rate analysis
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 13 months
Can be disabled: Yes
These cookies track your browsing activity to show relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
Examples:
- Content personalization
- Campaign tracking
- Conversion measurement
- Retargeting
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:
- Analytics providers
- Content delivery networks
- Social media platforms
- Advertising networks
Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices.
5. Cookie Duration
Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner with options to:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
- Reject: Decline optional cookies (strictly necessary cookies remain active)
- Cookie Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
6.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each session
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.4 Mobile Devices
iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
Android: Browser app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals. We do not alter our data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals.
8. Changes to Cookie Usage
We may update our cookie practices. Changes will be reflected in this policy with an updated revision date. Significant changes may require renewed consent.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Access information about cookies we use
- Request deletion of data collected via cookies
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
10. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices:
Elbowshrefine4 Grand Canal Square
Dublin 2, Ireland
Email: supportuse@elbowshrefine.world
Phone: +353 1 618 0000
11. Additional Resources
Learn more about cookies: