Cookie Policy
At IRELAND FOOD INTOLERANCE, accessible from irelandfoodintolerance.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Cookie Policy document explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control their usage in accordance with Irish law and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by enabling certain functionalities, analysing site traffic, and understanding how you interact with our website. Additionally, as a WooCommerce-based e-commerce site, we utilise specific cookies to manage your shopping cart, process transactions, and personalise your shopping experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Description | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary Cookies | These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionalities and security features. | Session ID, Authentication Tokens | Session-based or Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| Preferences Cookies | These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. | Language Preferences, User Settings | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| Statistics Cookies | These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. | Google Analytics Cookies | Persistent (up to 2 years) |
| Marketing Cookies | These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. | Google Ads Cookies | Persistent (up to 2 years) |
Specific Cookies We Use
As a WooCommerce-powered website, we utilise specific cookies to manage your shopping experience. Below is a detailed table of the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Necessary | Used to determine when the cart has changed. | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Necessary | Used to manage the number of items in the cart. | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Necessary | Stores session details for the WooCommerce cart. | Session |
| wordpress_[hash] | Necessary | Used to store authentication details. | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Necessary | Indicates when you’re logged in and who you are. | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| wp-settings-{time}-[UID] | Preferences | Used to customise the admin interface and other specific pages. | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| _ga | Statistics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Statistics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Statistics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Marketing | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products. | 3 months |
| fr | Marketing | Used by Facebook to deliver, optimise, and measure the effectiveness of ads. | 3 months |
Consent
By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or through our cookie management tool.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our website.
To learn more about how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit your browser’s help centre.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- By email: sales@irelandfoodintolerance.com
- By post: Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, United Kingdom, NG10 1BE