Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how The Surf Shack Ireland (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website:
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide analytics information.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device until deleted or expired
- First-party cookies — set by our website
- Third-party cookies — set by external services
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Enable shopping cart and checkout features
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyse visitor behaviour
- Support embedded content such as videos and maps
- Help with security and fraud prevention
- Deliver relevant marketing and advertising where applicable
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off.
They may include cookies used for:
- Shopping cart functionality
- Secure checkout
- User login sessions
- Security and fraud prevention
- Cookie consent preferences
Examples may include:
- WordPress session cookies
- WooCommerce cart cookies
- Security plugin cookies
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.
We may use services including:
These cookies may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Browser and device type
- Anonymous usage statistics
Analytics cookies are only used where consent has been provided.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Saved settings
- Login details
- User experience customisations
They help provide a more personalised experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Some content and services on our website may come from third-party providers, which may place cookies on your device.
These may include:
- Stripe — payment processing
- PayPal — payment processing
- Google Maps — embedded maps
- Vimeo — embedded videos
- Social media integrations
These providers manage cookies according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookie preferences
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Browser help guides:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations:
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interest
- Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, functionality) are only used with your consent
You can withdraw or change consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.
6. Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser information
- Device identifiers
- Website activity
- Geographic region
- Referring URLs
Where this information can identify you, it will be treated as personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in law
- Changes in website functionality
- New technologies or services
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
The Surf Shack Ireland
Curracloe Beach
Co. Wexford
Y21 EH99
Ireland
Email: info@surfshackireland.com
Phone: +353 87 915 4786