Last Updated: January 9, 2026

Effective From: January 9, 2026

Overview

This Cookie Usage Policy explains how WinsOfEire.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Platform”) uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper website functionality, maintain security, and understand general usage patterns.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides further information on how data is handled across the Platform.

What Are Cookies and How They Work

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow information to be stored and retrieved to support essential site operations, apply preferences, and maintain consistency across visits.

Cookies may be session-based (removed when the browser is closed) or persistent (stored for a defined period or until manually deleted).

Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the core operation and security of the Platform and cannot be disabled through our systems.

They are used to:

• Enable basic navigation and access
• Apply cookie consent preferences
• Support security and system stability
• Ensure proper content display across devices

These cookies are primarily session-based, with limited persistence where required for security purposes.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated and anonymised information to help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform and to improve technical performance.

They help us:

• Observe general navigation patterns
• Identify performance issues
• Assess loading behaviour and responsiveness

Data collected may include visited pages, approximate time spent, device and browser information, and general location (country or city level).

Where applicable, third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics may be used.

Functional Preference Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember basic user selections to provide a more consistent browsing experience.

These cookies may store:

• Language or regional preferences
• Display or layout settings
• Previously viewed content indicators

Affiliate Measurement Cookies

WinsOfEire.com operates as an independent informational and comparison platform. Certain cookies provided by affiliate partners may be used strictly to measure referrals and editorial effectiveness.

These cookies are used to:

• Attribute visits to external partner websites
• Support accurate referral reporting
• Prevent misuse of affiliate systems

They do not allow the Platform to identify individuals or access personal data held by third parties.

Third-Party Cookies

Some external services referenced on the Platform may place cookies under their own policies. WinsOfEire.com does not control these cookies and does not access personal data collected by third parties beyond aggregated reporting necessary for operational analysis.

Managing Cookies and Preferences

When you first visit the Platform, you are presented with a cookie consent interface allowing you to manage non-essential cookies. Preferences can be updated at any time via the cookie settings link or through your browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect certain features, such as saved preferences or performance optimisation. Essential cookies required for security and functionality will remain active.

Retention and Updates

Cookies are retained only for their defined duration and expire automatically. This Cookie Usage Policy may be updated periodically to reflect technical, regulatory, or service-related changes. Any updates will be indicated by a revised date.

Legal Framework

Our use of cookies complies with applicable data protection requirements, including the GDPR, the EU ePrivacy Directive, and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

Non-essential cookies are applied only according to the choices made through the consent interface.

Contact

For questions regarding this Cookie Usage Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

Consent Notice

Your cookie preferences are applied based on the selections you make through the cookie consent and settings tools available on the Platform.