Last updated: May 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies and similar browser storage can recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

2. How We Use Cookies

On the current Fáilte Media website, browser storage is used mainly to remember your cookie preference choice. If we add analytics, advertising, or embedded third-party services later, this policy will need to be updated before those tools are enabled.

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
  • Preference Storage: This remembers the cookie choice you make in the consent banner.
  • Non-Essential Cookies: Analytics or marketing cookies should only be used after consent and only if those tools are added to the site.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies or similar technologies are strictly necessary for the operation of our websites. They may include:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to function.

Analytics Cookies

No analytics service is currently identified in the static site. If analytics is added later, we will update this page with the provider, purpose, duration, and consent controls.

Functionality Cookies

Preference storage allows our website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Your preferred language or region
  • Font size and display preferences
  • Whether you've seen certain notifications or pop-ups

Advertising & Marketing Cookies

No advertising or marketing cookies are currently identified in the static site. If advertising technology is added later, it should not be enabled without updating this policy and the consent choices.

4. Third-Party Cookies

No third-party cookie providers are currently identified in the static site. External social links in the footer are normal links and do not set social platform cookies from our pages.

If third-party tools are added later, those providers should be listed here with their purposes and links to their privacy or cookie policies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them manually.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our websites, as some features may not work properly.

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Analytics and Advertising Opt-Outs

Because no analytics or advertising cookie provider is currently identified in the static site, there are no provider-specific opt-out links to list here.

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, websites may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags") that some websites use to measure user behaviour and email interactions.
  • Local Storage: A way to store data locally in your browser, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

10. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For terms governing your use of our websites, please see our Terms of Service.