Cookie Policy

This policy will be dated upon publication. It is a draft prepared ahead of launch and should be reviewed by a qualified professional before the site goes live.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. This site also uses your browser's local storage to remember your cookie preferences. We use both in line with the ePrivacy Regulations and GDPR as applicable in Ireland and the EU.

How We Use Cookies

When you first visit, a cookie banner lets you choose Accept All, Reject Non‑Essential, or Manage Preferences. No non‑essential cookies are set before you make a choice.

Categories We Use

Strictly Necessary — required for the website to function correctly (e.g. remembering your cookie preference itself, form security). These cannot be switched off and do not require consent.

Analytics — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics), so we can improve it. These are only set if you actively opt in, and can be withdrawn at any time.

Name	Category	Purpose	Duration
gateswide_cookie_consent	Strictly Necessary	Stores your cookie preference (browser local storage, not a tracking cookie)	Until cleared by you
_ga, _ga_*	Analytics (opt‑in only)	Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors, measures site usage	Up to 2 years

Note: analytics cookies are listed here for transparency but are not yet active on this website — they will only load once a Google Analytics ID is configured and you have given consent.

Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the "Cookie Preferences" link in the website footer, or by clearing cookies and local storage in your browser settings.

Browser Controls

Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Refusing strictly necessary cookies is not applicable here as none beyond the consent preference itself are used; refusing analytics simply means we won't collect anonymised usage data about your visit.