Cookie Policy

Website: www.loughreeaccessforall.ie
Owner: Lough Ree Access For All

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Lough Ree Access For All (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.loughreeaccessforall.ie (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide us with analytics data to enhance our services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the functioning of our Website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility.

b. Preference Cookies

These remember your preferences and settings (like language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.

c. Statistics (Analytics) Cookies

We use cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). This helps us understand site performance and improve our content and navigation.

d. Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements or to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We currently do not use these on our site, but this may change in the future with updates to our policy.

4. Cookies Used by WordPress and Plugins

Our Website is powered by WordPress, which may use cookies for logged-in users, comment functionality, and session management. Additionally, plugins (such as booking forms, analytics tools, or social sharing widgets) may set their own cookies.

Examples include:

wordpress_logged_in_ – remembers logged-in users
wp-settings- – stores user preferences
cookie_notice_accepted – stores consent to our cookie policy

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as:

Google Analytics
YouTube (for embedded videos)
Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, if embedded)

We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for further information.

6. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will prompt you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

7. Your Consent

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device unless you have disabled them via your browser settings or declined non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

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