Cookie Policy | Gaelic Report

1) What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. Cookies can store information such as a unique identifier, a session state, and preference choices. They are widely used to help websites work reliably, remember settings, and understand how visitors move through pages.

In addition to cookies, websites may use similar technologies such as pixel tags (small pieces of code that send a signal when a page is viewed), local storage, and server-side event logging. On our site, cookies are the main mechanism used to store your consent choices and to support basic site functions.

2) Cookie lifespans and origins

Cookies fall into a few common categories depending on how long they last and who sets them:

Session cookies are temporary and usually expire when you close your browser. They help maintain continuity as you move between pages during a single visit.
Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They can remember choices (like cookie preferences) across visits.
First-party cookies are set by our website domain (GaelicReport.cyou).
Third-party cookies are set by a provider we use (for example, analytics or advertising partners), typically when their tools are enabled after consent.

We aim to keep our site simple and educational. Cookies are used to keep the experience reliable, to measure what content is most helpful, and (only if you choose) to understand ad performance so we can share relevant educational workshops and articles.

3) Cookie categories we use

Essential cookies (always active)

Essential cookies are required for the website to function. They include cookies that keep basic session continuity, store your cookie consent selection, and support security-related features. Because these cookies are necessary for the service you request (visiting and navigating the site), they do not require consent.

Analytics cookies (optional)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our pages: which guides are read, which tutorial formats are most useful, and where navigation feels unclear. This helps us improve educational content, layout clarity, and lesson structure. Analytics cookies are enabled only after you give consent through our cookie banner or preference panel.

When enabled, we typically use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymisation settings where available, and we use a standard retention period of 14 months for analytics data.

Marketing cookies (optional)

Marketing cookies are used to measure advertising performance and to show content that is more relevant to people interested in educational DIY crafts and workshops. For example, they can help avoid showing the same ad repeatedly, measure whether an ad led to a workshop enquiry, and create audiences for educational outreach. Marketing cookies are enabled only after you give consent.

Marketing cookies may be set by partners such as Google Ads and Meta. Where used, they can support conversion attribution (understanding which campaign led to a visit) and remarketing (showing educational content to people who previously visited).

4) Cookie table

The table below lists common cookies associated with the categories above. Some third-party cookies appear only when you have consented to the relevant category and the related tools are active.

Name	Purpose	Category	Type	Retention
_site_session	Site session continuity	Essential	First-party	Session
cookie_consent	Stores your consent choice	Essential	First-party	12 months
_ga	GA4 user identifier	Analytics	Third-party	2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX	GA4 session state (10-char GA4 ID)	Analytics	Third-party	2 years
_gcl_au	Google Ads conversion linker	Marketing	Third-party	90 days
_fbp	Meta Pixel browser identifier	Marketing	Third-party	90 days
_fbc	Meta Pixel click identifier	Marketing	Third-party	90 days

Note: cookie names and exact behaviour may change as providers update their products. When changes are material, we update this policy and adjust our consent controls accordingly.

5) Third-party providers

We may use the following providers when the relevant cookie category is enabled:

Google LLC (Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager) to understand site usage and measure ad performance.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta Pixel and related tools) to measure ad performance and support relevant educational outreach.
Cloudflare (site delivery and security) to help protect the site and improve reliability.

We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes. Each provider may process data as a service provider under its own terms and privacy documentation.

6) How to manage cookie preferences

You can control non-essential cookies (Analytics and Marketing) in two main ways:

On this website: use the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the footer to open the cookie controls, then save your choice.
In your browser: most browsers let you delete cookies, block cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Browser blocking can affect how some pages function.

You can also use provider tools and settings:

If you choose “Reject Non-Essential”, essential cookies will still remain active so the site can function, but analytics and marketing cookies will not be enabled through our consent system.

7) Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our tools, legal requirements, or how we present cookie controls. When changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to make them visible on the site. The “Last Updated” date at the top shows when this page was last revised.

8) Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies for learning content and workshop enquiries, contact:

Company: Gaelic Report Learning Ltd
Address: Fitzwilliam Business Centre, 26 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, D02 X361, Ireland
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 1 513 4728