Cookie Policy
Last Updated: August 5, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how www.kidspatch.ie ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy applies to visitors located in Ireland in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336/2011) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide website operators with analytical information.
2. Cookies We Use
We keep our use of cookies minimal. We classify cookies into two categories:
- A. Strictly Necessary Cookies — These cookies are required for the fundamental operation of our website (e.g., security, navigation, and remembering your cookie preferences). They cannot be switched off in our system, and their legal basis is legitimate interest/necessity.
- B. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics) — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with www.kidspatch.ie. These cookies collect information anonymously, helping us measure site performance and improve user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for performance metrics | 24 hours |
_gat / _gat_gtag_* |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rates to Google servers | 1 minute |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit www.kidspatch.ie, a Cookie Banner will ask for your explicit consent to store non-essential (Analytics) cookies on your device.
You can manage or change your preferences at any time:
- Via Our Cookie Consent Banner: You can accept or decline Analytics cookies at any time by updating your consent settings via the link in our footer ("Cookie Preferences").
- Via Your Web Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through browser options:
- Google Chrome Cookie Settings
- Mozilla Firefox Cookie Settings
- Apple Safari Cookie Settings
- Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect technical updates or legal requirement changes. Please re-visit this page periodically to stay informed.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
- Email: info@kidspatch.ie
- Website: www.kidspatch.ie