Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 25, 2025
- Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Ask Harbour Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.askharbour.com This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you have been to the website before. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Ask Harbour Limited are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
- Types of Cookies We Use
- a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the Website functions.
Examples:
– Session cookies for managing user sessions
– Security cookies for authentication
– Load balancing cookies
- b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us measure and improve the performance of our website.
Examples:
– Google Analytics cookies
– Hotjar cookies
– Page load speed monitoring cookies
- c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
– Language preference cookies
– Region or country preference cookies
– Remembering settings you’ve applied (such as layout, text size, preferences)
- d) Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.
Examples:
– Google Ads cookies
– LinkedIn Insight Tag
– Facebook Pixel
- Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | Analytics | 2 years |
| -gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| Cookieconsent_status | Ask Harbour Limited | Stores cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Ask Harbour Limited | Preserves user session status | Essential | Session |
- Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can typically find these settings in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser. To understand these settings, the following links may be helpful:
- Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Safari
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
- Consent for Cookies
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
In accordance with the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we:
– Require consent before placing non-essential cookies
– Provide clear information about the cookies being used
– Make it as easy to withdraw consent as it is to give consent
– Document and store consent
- Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
- Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email or when you next visit our website. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed of any updates.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Ask Harbour Limited
18a Redleaf Business Park
Turvey Avenue
Donabate
Co Dublin
Ireland