Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026. This policy explains what cookies IrishEnergy.ie uses, why we use them and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, tablet or smartphone — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not harmful and cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device. They are unique to your browser and typically contain the name of the website, a unique identifier and an expiry date.
There are two main types of cookies:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually
2. How We Use Cookies
IrishEnergy.ie uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Provide relevant content and a better user experience
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to track your activity across unrelated websites beyond what is standard for analytics and advertising platforms.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
__session | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
csrf_token | Security — prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
Analytics Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users — 24hr | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation so your full IP address is never stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Marketing Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on platforms including Google Ads and Facebook. They help us understand which ads led you to our website and allow us to show relevant ads to people who have visited our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 3 months |
_fbp | Facebook / Meta | Ad delivery and tracking | 3 months |
_fbc | Facebook / Meta | Click tracking from Facebook ads | 3 months |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Targeted advertising | 13 months |
Preferences Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the website — such as your cookie consent selection — so you do not have to repeat them on each visit.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies which govern how they use the data they collect. The main third parties whose cookies may appear on our site are:
- Google — Analytics and advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) — Advertising measurement. Meta Privacy Policy
We have no control over third-party cookies and recommend reviewing each provider's privacy policy for full details on how they use data.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Cookie consent tool
When you first visit IrishEnergy.ie you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, accept essential cookies only or manage your preferences in detail. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Opt out of analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opt out of advertising cookies
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from Google at adssettings.google.com and from Facebook at your Facebook Ad Preferences.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as legal requirements evolve. When we make changes we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies please contact us:
- Email: info@irishenergy.ie
- Website: irishenergy.ie/contact
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission at dataprotection.ie if you believe your cookie-related data rights have not been respected.
This cookie policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Last updated April 2026.