Cookies
Cookies are small files containing specific information that may be placed on your device when you use a website. Cookies help us to remember your preferences and to tailor our digital content according to your interests. Below is some terminology used to explain cookies.
First Party Cookies
These are cookies that are set and read by our own website. They store information such as your preferences and usage.
Third Party Cookies
Cookies set by another domain which are read by the code on our website. These cookies track your internet use across a number of sites and can be used to profile you for advertising networks.
Session Cookies
These are cookies which are only related to a single session (a single visit to our website) and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser – these are typically considered as necessary for our website to function.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device after you’ve finished your session. Other cookies (such as tracking cookies or authentication cookies) are often saved for an extended period of time from days to years, known as persistent cookies.
The types of cookies in use on our website can be explained as follows:
A. Necessary Cookies
Cookies which are required for our website to work e.g. cookies for load balancers, login, cookies acceptance etc.
B. Analytic/Performance Cookies
These cookies are set by our analytics providers and allow us to record certain information about you, such as the pages you visit on our website, how many times you visit our website, and links you might click on. These cookies may also capture your geographical location; your IP address; what type of device you are using and various information about the device. This information can be used to create a unique fingerprint to help further identify you on other websites you might visit and can be used to create a profile of your online activities and interests.
Cookies on our site
We use a range of technologies on our website www.dawnfarms.ie, some of which are controlled by us (first party) and some are controlled by other organisations (third party).
These technologies include (but are not limited to) cookies, scripts, fonts and images; some of which are considered as necessary for us to be able to deliver the web site to you and others which we use to enhance our understanding of how you use our web site; to assist in our marketing activities and other purposes explained below.
Under European law we are required to obtain your consent for any use of these technologies which are not considered as necessary, as well as provide you with clear information as to what these technologies do; and the third parties we work with.
The cookies we use
Necessary Cookies
| Name of Cookie | Host | Purpose | Cookie Type and Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | DawnFarms.ie | Checks if the user has given consent to the usage of ‘necessary’ cookies | First-party, session cookie expires after you leave your browser |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | DawnFarms.ie | Checks if the user has given consent to the usage of cookies considered ‘not necessary’ | First-party, session cookie expires after you leave your browser |
| Viewed_cookie_policy | DawnFarms.ie | Checks if the user has viewed and accepted the cookie consent banner | First-party, persistent cookie expires after 1 year |
Analytic/Performance Technologies
| Name of Cookie | Host | Purpose | Cookie Type and Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | DawnFarms.ie | Google Analytics – Track what pages you visit, how long you are on the site, how you got here and what you click on. | First Party, persistent cookie expires after 2 years |
| _gat_gtag | DawnFarms.ie | Google Analytics – Track what pages you visit, how long you are on the site, how you got here and what you click on. | First-party, session cookie expires after you leave your browser |
Do I have to agree to the websites use of cookies?
No. If you do not consent to our use of cookies, you can set your browser settings to reject cookies. These settings are usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your web browser. You can find more details about how to control cookies here. Alternatively, you can use the “Help” option in your web browser get more details. Some of the features of our website may not work or will be curtailed from working effectively without cookies. As a result, changing your browser settings to reject cookies may have a negative impact on your ability to use our website.
If you use our website with your web browser set to accept cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this cookies policy. If you do not accept our use of cookies, you should either (a) immediately stop using our services or (b) use the settings described above to reject cookies. To withdraw your consent to our use of cookies, you should either (a) cease using our website or (b) delete our cookies using your web browser’s settings and set your browser to reject future cookies. You can find out more about deleting and blocking cookies here and using your web browser’s “Help” option.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this policy, our practices relating to the website or your dealing with the website you can contact us at info@dawnfarms.ie.
Changes to this policy
We may revise this policy on occasion. This cookie policy was last updated 26 August 2022.