Last Updated: March 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. This enables a more personalized browsing experience and helps us improve our services.
Cookies can be classified into two main categories: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The specific duration of a persistent cookie depends on its settings and the policies of the website that created it.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
We utilize various types of cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies can be categorized based on their purpose and functionality. The main types of cookies we use include:
Essential cookies are critical for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and you may not be able to access certain features or services.
Examples of essential cookies we use include those that allow you to log into secure areas of our website, maintain your session, and remember your preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are only used for the purposes mentioned above.
As these cookies are essential for the functioning of our website, you cannot opt out of them. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, as described in the sections below.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors engage with our website by collecting information about their browsing behavior. These cookies provide insights into the number of visitors, the pages they visit, the time spent on the site, and other relevant metrics. This information is crucial for us to enhance the user experience and optimize our website's performance.
We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze this data. These services may set their own cookies on your device. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored by the analytics provider. We use this data in an aggregated and anonymized form, ensuring that it cannot be used to identify individual users.
You can opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by using the opt-out features provided by the analytics services we use. Please refer to the respective service's privacy policy for more information on how they handle your data.
Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They help us track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and allow third-party advertisers to serve ads based on your browsing behavior across different websites.
These cookies may collect information about your online activity, such as the pages you visit and the links you click. This information is used to create a profile of your interests and to show you targeted advertisements that are more likely to be of interest to you.
You can manage your preferences for marketing cookies through your browser settings or by using the opt-out options provided by third-party advertising networks. Please note that opting out of marketing cookies does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; it simply means that the ads you see may be less relevant to you.
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies set by external services that appear on our website. These cookies are typically used for tracking, advertising, and analytics purposes. For example, social media platforms may set cookies to enable sharing and interaction with their services.
We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies, and we recommend that you check the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information on how they use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
By using our website, you consent to the use of third-party cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not wish to accept these cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that if you choose to refuse cookies, you may not be able to access the full functionality of our website.
To manage cookies on your device, you can follow the instructions provided by your browser. Below are links to the cookie management pages for some popular browsers:
Most web browsers provide options to manage cookies, including blocking or deleting cookies. You can usually find these options in the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Depending on your browser, you may also have the option to set preferences for specific websites or to clear cookies after each session.
It is important to note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your experience may be less personalized. We encourage you to review your browser settings regularly to ensure they align with your preferences.
For more detailed information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the help documentation provided by your browser or visit the links provided in the previous section.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes we make will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email or through a notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your options regarding cookies. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information provided below.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our practices regarding cookies, please contact us at:
ballinderg.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +3530873929255
Address: The Chase, Floor 5, Office 12, Carmanhall Road, Dublin D18 Y3X2, Ireland