Cookies Policy for Donegal Women’s Centre
Last updated: 31st October 2025
Welcome to Donegal Women’s Centre. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on this website, what they are, what types we use, how you can control them, and what they mean for you.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Some cookies are essential (“strictly necessary”) and others are optional (for example for performance or third-party services).
Why we use cookies
At Donegal Women’s Centre, we use cookies to:
ensure the website functions correctly (navigation, security etc.)
remember your preferences (for example language, if applicable)
understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it (analytics)
integrate third party features (e.g. embedded videos, maps)
ensure a better, more personalised user experience
Types of cookies we use
We typically use the following types of cookies on this site:
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Required for basic website functionality such as page navigation, security, session handling. Without these, services you’ve asked for can’t be provided. | e.g. session cookies, cookies to remember that you have accepted cookies policies |
| Performance / Analytics cookies | To collect information about how users use the site, which pages are visited, how long people stay etc. This helps us make improvements. | e.g. Google Analytics cookies like _ga, _gid etc. (if used) |
| Functional cookies | To remember choices you make (language, region, preferences) and enable enhanced features. | e.g. preference settings |
| Third-party cookies | These are set by external services that run parts of the website (such as video embeds, maps, social media features). They may collect additional info. |
Consent & managing cookies
- On your first visit, or after settings are changed, we will show a cookie banner/pop-up that gives you information about cookies and asks for your consent for non strictly necessary cookies.
- You can accept all cookies, reject non necessary cookies, or customise which categories you accept (except strictly necessary cookies, which are always active).
- You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link (if provided) or via your browser settings.
- Note: Disabling some cookies may affect how the site works and you may not be able to use some functions.
Duration of cookies
- Session cookies, these are temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies, these stay on your device for a set period (e.g. months or years), unless you delete them earlier. The duration depends on the specific cookie / service.
Third party services
Some features of our site use third-party services which may also set cookies. For example:
- Analytics providers (to analyse use of the site)
- Embedded content (such as videos, maps, social media)
- Possibly advertising or tracking services, if used
We do not control the cookies placed by third parties. You should check the third-party provider’s cookie policy for details on their cookies, what information they collect, how they are used, and how to manage them.
Your rights & privacy
- If any cookie involves processing personal data, that processing is subject to our Privacy Policy.
- You have rights under GDPR including: accessing, correcting, deleting personal data, and withdrawing consent.
- You may contact us if you have questions about how cookies are used on this site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time (for example, if laws, technology or site features change). When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to check back periodically.
If you have questions, concerns or requests related to cookies or your data privacy, you can contact us at:
Visit Us: Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Eircode: F92 X892
Call: (074) 912 4985
Email: donegalwomenscentre@gmail.com
