At GreenPost.ie, we use cookies and similar technologies to help our website function properly, improve performance, understand how visitors use the site, and, where applicable, support advertising and personalised content.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we may use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device, remember preferences, support essential functionality, and collect information about how the site is used.
Cookies may be set directly by GreenPost.ie or by third-party services used on our website.
2. Types of Cookies We May Use
Depending on the features and services enabled on GreenPost.ie, we may use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the website to operate correctly and securely. They may support functions such as page navigation, security, cookie preferences, and access to certain website features.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, including which pages are visited, how users navigate the site, and whether technical errors occur. This information may be used to improve website performance and usability.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies may allow the website to remember choices you make, such as preferences, settings, or other customisations that improve your experience.
- Advertising and Marketing Cookies: Where applicable, these cookies may be used to measure advertising performance, limit how often advertisements are displayed, and provide advertising that may be more relevant to your interests.
3. How We Use Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:
- Operating and securing GreenPost.ie.
- Remembering your preferences and cookie choices.
- Understanding how visitors use the website.
- Measuring website traffic, performance, and engagement.
- Identifying and resolving technical issues.
- Supporting advertising, where applicable and subject to your consent preferences.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies on GreenPost.ie may be provided by third-party services.
These may include services used for:
- Website analytics and audience measurement.
- Advertising and advertising measurement.
- Embedded videos, social media features, or other external content.
- Website security, performance, or technical services.
Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the policies of the relevant providers for more information about their practices.
5. Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law, cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be used after you have provided the appropriate consent.
When you first visit GreenPost.ie, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner or preference tool that allows you to accept, reject, or manage certain categories of cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website, where such functionality is provided.
6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a notification before a cookie is stored.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
Cookie settings are generally available in the privacy or security section of your browser settings. The exact options may vary depending on the browser and device you use.
7. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time depending on their purpose.
- Session cookies are generally deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies may remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.
The specific duration of individual cookies depends on the service or technology that sets them.
8. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, technologies we use, applicable laws, or our practices.
Any updated version will be published on this page. We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on GreenPost.ie, please contact us through our Contact page.
The Green Post Ireland