RetailersAgainstSmuggling.ie
Last updated: April 2025
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly and provide information to the site owners about how users interact with the site.
- Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly.
- Improve performance and usability.
- Understand how users interact with the Website (e.g., analytics).
- Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent).
We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.
- Types of Cookies We Use
Type of Cookie |
Purpose |
Duration |
Essential cookies |
Required for basic site functionality and security. |
Session or short-term |
Analytics cookies |
Help us understand how visitors use our site. |
Up to 12 months |
Preference cookies |
Store user settings or cookie preferences. |
Up to 12 months |
- Cookies in Use
Below are examples of cookies we may use:
Essential Cookies:
- cookie_consent_status: remembers your cookie choices.
Analytics Cookies:
If we use tools like Google Analytics:
- _ga, _gid: track user interaction anonymously (e.g., page views, session length).
We anonymise IP addresses where possible, and do not use Google Analytics for advertising.
- Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use (e.g., embedded YouTube videos or social media plugins) may set cookies over which we have no direct control.
We encourage you to check the cookie and privacy policies of those third parties.
- Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers let you:
- View what cookies are stored.
- Delete all or specific cookies.
- Block cookies completely.
- Set preferences per website.
For more detailed guidance, visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org/
https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
You can also update your consent choices using our [Cookie Settings] tool (if you implement a consent banner).
- Consent
We use a cookie consent banner to request your permission before placing non-essential cookies.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link or by clearing cookies in your browser.
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in cookies we use or to comply with legal requirements.
Check this page periodically for the latest version.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at:
Email:info@retailersagainstsmuggling.ie
Postal Address: 13 Merrion Square, Dublin 2