Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website irishbeekeeping.ie (“Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish ePrivacy Regulations.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies: set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (e.g., for analytics or advertising).
Cookies can also be:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be turned off in our systems. | Remembering privacy settings, maintaining session logins. |
| Performance / Analytics | To understand how visitors interact with our site and improve its performance. | Google Analytics, Statcounter. |
| Functionality | To remember your choices and personalise your experience. | Language preference, location settings. |
| Targeting / Advertising | To deliver relevant advertising to you on this or other websites. | Google Ads remarketing cookies. |
3. Legal basis for using cookies
Under Irish law (ePrivacy Regulations), we must:
- Obtain your consent before placing cookies that are not strictly necessary.
- Give you clear information about each cookie’s purpose.
Our legal basis for processing personal data collected via cookies is:
- Strictly necessary cookies – our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.
- All other cookies – your consent.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
You can:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Manage your preferences for each category.
You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Please note: disabling some cookies may affect how our website functions.
5. Cookies we use
Below is a list of cookies we may use. Actual cookies may vary depending on your browser settings and consent choices.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Tracks website usage for performance improvement. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| PHPSESSID | Strictly Necessary | Maintains user session. | Session | Our Website |
| sc_is_visitor_unique | Analytics | Tracks visitor statistics. | 2 years | Statcounter |
| _gcl_au | Advertising | Stores and tracks conversions. | 3 months | Google Ads |
6. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks). We have no direct control over these cookies, but you can manage them through your browser settings or the third party’s own opt-out mechanisms.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
The Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations
Email: info@irishbeekeeping.ie
Address:
FIBKA clg Head Office,
25J Axis Business Park,
Tullamore,
Co Offaly.
R35 K6C5