Cookie Policy

Effective date: [16/09/25]
Website: https://ireland-autotraders.ie/

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ireland-Auto Traders (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://ireland-autotraders.ie/ (the “Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device during current and future visits, improve functionality, and gather analytics about site usage.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

a. Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the safe and proper functioning of the Website. They enable basic features like navigation, form submissions, and security. Without these cookies, parts of the Website may not work correctly.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. They collect anonymous data about page views, popular content, errors, and other performance metrics so we can improve user experience.

Examples include analytics tools like Google Analytics.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices or preferences you make (e.g., language selection or previously submitted forms) to improve your experience on return visits.

d. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Some cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These may track your activity across different sites and platforms.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may use trusted third parties (such as analytics or advertising partners). These third parties may set cookies through the Website and collect information about your browsing activity, but only where you have consented (if required by law).

We do not control third-party cookies; their use is subject to the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies.

5. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner (where required by law). Through this banner, you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies (where the option is provided)
  • Change your cookie preferences

You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note:
Disabling some cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all cookies
  • Delete cookies stored on your device
  • Block cookies from specific websites

Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in your browser’s “Settings” or “Preferences” menu.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our Website. The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, you can contact us using the details on the Contact page of this Website.