Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Comireland.ie ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as transposed into Irish law by S.I. No. 336/2011 — European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, shopping cart management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Session management and analytics | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Persistent analytics identifier | 1 year |
| cart | Shopify | Stores your shopping cart contents | 2 weeks |
| cart_sig | Shopify | Shopping cart security verification | 2 weeks |
| cart_ts | Shopify | Shopping cart timestamp | 2 weeks |
| checkout_token | Shopify | Checkout session identifier | 1 year |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Customer authentication | 1 year |
| storefront_digest | Shopify | Password page access (if applicable) | Session |
| _shopify_sa_t | Shopify | Shopify analytics related to marketing | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_sa_p | Shopify | Shopify analytics related to marketing | 30 minutes |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and used to improve how our website works.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They are set by third-party advertising partners and require your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook (Meta) | Tracks visits across websites for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _fbc | Facebook (Meta) | Stores click identifiers from Facebook ads | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores conversion data for Google Ads | 3 months |
3. Consent Management
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function. Analytics and marketing cookies will only be activated after you have given your explicit consent, in accordance with Irish and EU law.
4. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties:
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. There is currently no industry standard for DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest information on our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Comireland.ie
Box 3189, Dublin 14, Ireland
Email: biz@comireland.com