Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide us with information about how the site is used.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to manage and deploy marketing and analytics tags on this website. Google Tag Manager itself does not set cookies or collect personal data — it simply loads other scripts. However, the tags it loads (such as Google Analytics) may set cookies as described below.

Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with this website. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify individual users. Google Analytics cookies include:

• _ga — Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 2 years.
• _ga_[ID] — Persists session state. Expires after 2 years.
• _gid — Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window. Expires after 24 hours.

Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)

If you have accepted marketing cookies, we use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This allows us to understand whether ads led to actions on this website. The Pixel may set cookies such as _fbp and _fbc.

Meta's privacy policy is available at facebook.com/privacy/policy. You can opt out of Meta's use of cookies for advertising via your Meta ad settings.

Managing cookies

You can update your cookie preferences at any time:

You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. To manage cookies in your browser, visit the relevant support page:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

You can also find general guidance on managing cookies at allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@tommyoconnellcounselling.ie.