Cookies
Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This page explains the cookies our website uses and how to control them. We only load analytics cookies if you click Accept on the cookie banner. You can change your mind at any time using the button at the bottom of this page.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They let sites remember things about your visit (like preferences) and help owners understand how the site is being used. Some cookies last for the length of one visit (session cookies); others stay for longer (persistent cookies).
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for one purpose only: anonymous traffic analytics. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or social-media tracking cookies.
We also use a tiny piece of localStorage on your browser to remember whether you’ve accepted the cookie banner — so we don’t show it on every visit. This is essential for the consent system itself and is not shared with anyone.
3. Cookies we set
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieConsent |
LeadIreland (this site) | Remembers that you accepted the cookie banner so it isn’t shown again. Stored in localStorage, not a true cookie. |
Until you clear your browser storage |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors with an anonymous ID. | 2 years |
_ga_<ID> |
Google Analytics | Persists session state for our specific GA4 property. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for the current day (legacy). | 24 hours |
Google Analytics is configured to anonymise IP addresses. We do not share data with Google Ads or other Google products. Read Google’s privacy policy for details on how it handles the data.
4. How to disable cookies
You have several options:
- Don’t accept the banner — if you don’t click Accept, no analytics cookies will load.
- Reset your choice on this site — use the button below to clear your saved consent. The banner will re-appear on your next visit.
- Block cookies in your browser — every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies in its privacy settings. Search for “cookies” in your browser’s settings menu.
- Opt out of Google Analytics across all sites — install Google’s official opt-out add-on.
5. Updates to this policy
If we add new cookies or change how existing ones are used we’ll update this page and the date at the top.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email hello@yourdomain.com.