Cookie Information

How We Use Your Information

This privacy notice outlines how CESCO collects and uses personal information. It applies to data gathered from:

• Visitors to our website
• Individuals who use our services, including online ordering
• Customers of our online shop


Website Visitors

When you visit www.CESCO.ie, we collect standard internet log information along with details of visitor behaviour patterns. This allows us to analyse metrics such as traffic volumes and usage across different areas of the website.

This data is collected in an aggregated and anonymised format and does not identify individual users. We do not attempt to identify visitors or associate browsing data with personally identifiable information from any external sources.

Where personal data is collected through our website, we will clearly communicate this at the point of collection and outline how the information will be used.


Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide insights to website owners.

CESCO uses cookies for the following purposes:

Google Analytics Cookies
Names: _utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmz
Purpose: These cookies collect anonymised data on how visitors interact with our website, including traffic sources, page visits, and user behaviour. This information helps us analyse performance and improve the overall user experience.
Further information: http://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/analytics/privacyoverview.html

Session Cookie
Name: PHPSESSID
Purpose: This cookie is essential for the operation of the website. It stores a unique session identifier to maintain continuity between pages and distinguish your session from other users.
Further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_ID


Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the website.

For more information on cookies and how to manage them, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.allaboutcookies.org

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can download the opt out browser add on here:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout


If you want to push this further, the next step would be aligning it properly with GDPR, including lawful basis, retention periods, and explicit consent language. Right now this is clean, but still quite generic from a compliance and trust point of view.

yes please do so for the company CESCO an their website www.cesco.ie

Here’s a stronger, GDPR aligned version tailored for CESCO that feels more credible, transparent, and up to modern standards:


Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how CESCO uses cookies and similar technologies on CESCO’s website, CESCO.ie.

It outlines what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control their use.


What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide insights into how the site is used.


How We Use Cookies

CESCO uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Improve website performance and usability
• Understand how visitors interact with the site
• Support security and session management

We only use cookies where we have a valid legal basis to do so.


Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as navigating the site or filling in forms.

Example:
PHPSESSID
Purpose: Maintains your session across pages and ensures the website functions correctly
Legal basis: Legitimate interest


2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymised.

Examples:
Google Analytics cookies, including _utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmz

Purpose: Measure and improve website performance
Legal basis: Consent

We only place these cookies on your device if you have given your consent via our cookie banner.


Third Party Cookies

We use third party services such as Google Analytics to analyse website usage. These providers may set their own cookies and process data in accordance with their privacy policies.

For more information, please see:
https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/analytics/privacyoverview.html


Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you are given the option to accept or reject non essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

To learn more about managing cookies, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.allaboutcookies.org

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout


Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interest, for strictly necessary cookies required for website operation
• Consent, for analytics and any non essential cookies

You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences.


Data Retention

Cookies are stored for varying durations depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted

We do not retain personal data collected via cookies for longer than necessary.


Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies. Any updates will be published on this page.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact CESCO directly via the website.