This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This Policy aims to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and your choices regarding the use of cookies.
By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, please disable cookies or refrain from using our Website.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better browsing experience. Cookies enable websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or actions.
Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our Website and enable you to navigate and use its features. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as filling out forms or setting privacy preferences. Without these cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.
b. Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Website. They help us understand how users interact with our Website, which pages are visited most frequently, and identify any errors that may occur. This information is used to improve the performance and functionality of our Website.
c. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you have made (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as live chat support. The information collected by these cookies is anonymized and does not track your browsing activity on other websites.
d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They track your browsing habits and help us display personalized content and advertisements based on your interests. These cookies may be set by us or third-party advertising networks.
Google Analytics
CRITICAL charity uses Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on your computer. Although these cookies are not essential to the core function of the website, they are useful in enabling the charity to raise more money through the website and assists us in making our Fundraising efforts more effective and efficient.
Google Analytics does not collect any personal information such as your name, address or contact details. All the information collected is anonymous. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google’s privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
If you would like to prevent cookies from being set by this site, or any other, the following links will assist in that aim:
Internet Explorer
How to change your cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
How to change your cookie settings in Google Chrome
Safari (OS X)
How to change your cookie settings in Safari (OS X)
Safari (iOS)
How to change your cookie settings in Safari (iOS)
Android
How to change your cookie settings in Android
Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications that may use cookies. We do not have control over the cookies used by these third parties. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of these third parties to understand their practices and opt-out options, if available.
Managing Cookies
You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to delete cookies from your device, block cookies entirely, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. However, please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our Website and limit its functionality.
For more information on how to manage cookies, visit the help or settings section of your browser.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on our Website and indicate the effective date of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at info@criticalcharity.ie