What is this document, and why should I read it?
 

This cookie policy outlines how and why YourServices.ie (referred to as “we,” “our,” and “us”) utilizes technology to gather information about the use of our website www.yourservices.ie (the “Website”). It explains how we distinguish you from other users of our Website to enhance your browsing experience.

Please read this cookie policy in conjunction with our website privacy policy, available at [insert link to your privacy policy].

Cookies and Similar Technologies: What Are They?

When you use our Website, we may collect specific information through automated means, such as cookies and similar technologies, including web beacons or SDK.

A "cookie" is a file sent by websites to a visitor's computer or other internet-connected device to uniquely identify the visitor's browser or store information on the device.

Web beacons (also known as 'pixel tags' or GIFs) are small image file elements placed within web pages and web-based messaging, such as newsletters. They work alongside cookies to recognize visitors and understand how they interact with content. An SDK is a piece of data code included in mobile applications, functioning similarly.
 

Why Do We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies?
 

The information collected allows us to better serve you upon your return to our Website. For instance, it can remember your email address, saving you from manual entry upon return.

Cookies are also employed to track responses to our marketing materials, like emails and online advertisements. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of this Website.
 

Types of Cookies and Similar Technology We Use?
 

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for Website functionality, these enable users to navigate and use its features. They are always active and cannot be turned off.

2. Performance Cookies: Collect information about how users navigate our Website, identifying interactions to enhance user experience. Users can disable these cookies in browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

3. Functionality Cookies: Allow the Website to remember user choices, such as language or region.

4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads to a device based on its website activity. These may be operated by third parties.

Third-Party Cookies:

Our Website uses marketing automation technology and may feature cookies associated with certain unaffiliated companies. These cookies track visits, interactions with emails, and provide additional features.

The Website may link to third-party websites with cookies beyond our control. Check relevant third-party privacy policies for information about these cookies.

Engaging with other companies’ sites may result in them placing session or persistent cookies on your device, collecting information about your online activities.
 

How Do We Store Cookies and for How Long?
 

Cookies are either stored in memory (session cookies) or placed on the user’s hard disk (persistent cookies). The key difference between the two is the time of expiration. Session cookies expire at the end of the session, i.e., when a user closes their browser window, the session cookie is deleted.

Persistent cookies do not expire at the end of the session and remain on the hard disk. Session cookies allow users to be recognized within a website so that any page changes or item/data selections they make are remembered from page to page.

For more information on the cookies we use on YourServices.ie and their storage durations, please refer to the cookies table below.

Do We Use Web Analytics and Interest-Based Advertising?

We may utilize web analytics services like Google Analytics, Google AdSense, or Hotjar on our website. The service providers administering these services use technologies such as cookies to analyze how visitors use the site. The information collected (including IP address) is disclosed to or collected directly by these service providers, who use it to evaluate website usage or for advertising purposes.

Part of our online advertising occurs through Google AdSense, utilizing features like Retargeting. In connection with these features, we and ad network operators, including Google, may use third-party cookies for advertising across the internet based on a user’s past visits to our website.

We use cookies on YourServices.ie to:

• Recognize you on each visit.

• Count your visit frequency, including first and last visit times.

• Record your entry time.

• Track your source, including the search engine used, the clicked link, the keyword used, and your location when accessing the website.

Can I Choose Not to Be Tracked?

Opting out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising or customizing Google Display Network ads is possible using the Google Ads Preferences Manager. To disable Google Analytics, download the browser add-on for deactivating Google Analytics provided by Google here. To learn about opting out of other ad networks, click here.

Note: Some web browsers and mobile devices have a “do not track” feature, but since there's no accepted standard for responding to such signals, we currently do not recognize or respond to them.
 

How to Disable Cookies?
 

If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can modify your browser settings to disable them. You can also manage cookie preferences through the cookie preference center. However, be aware that disabling cookies may result in a loss of some Website functionality. 

How to Reach Us?

We reserve the right to update this cookie notice periodically to reflect changes in the types of cookies and similar technologies we use. We recommend checking this cookie notice regularly for updates. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our cookie practices, please feel free to contact us.