Cookie Policy

Information about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow us to recognise your device and remember your preferences.

How We Use Cookies

tide-drift uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • cookieConsent: Remembers your cookie preference choice (stored in localStorage)
  • Session cookies: Enable core website functionality

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website
  • Browser and device information
  • General geographic location (country/city level)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices you make on the website.

  • Form data retention for convenience
  • Selected service preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Web analytics providers
  • Content delivery networks

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.

Your Cookie Choices

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Alert you when cookies are being set

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website and other websites you visit.

How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers

For information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please consult your browser's help documentation or settings menu.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

tide-drift
23 Harcourt Street
Dublin 2, D02 YW24
Ireland
Email: [email protected]