Cookie Policy
At ghar.ie, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
Last Updated: 31 August 2025
Ghar.ie (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve our services, and comply with legal requirements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or how you interact with our content. Cookies can be first-party (set by our website) or third-party (set by other services we use).
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Note: Essential cookies are always active. Other cookies require your explicit consent.
3. Third-party cookies
We may use third-party services to help run our site and measure performance:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior to help us improve the site.
- Facebook Pixel: Measures ad campaign performance and retargets visitors.
- Other marketing platforms may set cookies when you interact with embedded content or ads.
All third-party cookies are only activated after you give consent.
4. Your consent
When you first visit Ghar.ie, you will see a cookie consent banner powered by Must-Have Cookie. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage preferences to allow or block specific categories
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
5. How to control cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies via settings:
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies stored on your device
- Clear cookies automatically when you close your browser
Changing browser settings may affect website functionality.
For more guidance on managing cookies in your browser, see:
6. Cookie retention
- Essential cookies: Session-based or up to 12 months
- Analytics cookies: Up to 24 months
- Marketing cookies: Up to 24 months
7. Data collected
Cookies may store:
- Your IP address (partially anonymized in analytics)
- Device and browser information
- Interaction data with our website (pages visited, clicks, duration)
- Marketing identifiers for personalized ads
This information is used only for the purposes outlined above and never sold to third parties.
8. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request access to data collected via cookies
- Request deletion of personal data stored by cookies
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission, Ireland
For inquiries, contact:
Ghar.ie
Email: su*****@**ar.ie
9. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate the latest version. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
