Cookie Basics
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What Are Cookies and Why Are They Used?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
According to a 2023 survey, over 80% of Irish websites use cookies to improve user
experience or gather analytics. But what exactly do these cookies do? At Hollowmire, we
use cookies to help the site remember your settings, understand how our content is
used, and support basic site functions. We’re still exploring how to balance
convenience and privacy, and we’ll keep you updated as standards evolve.
Essential Cookies
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Cookies Required for Site Functionality
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. These enable basic features
like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without them, the site may not work
as expected. We ask ourselves: which cookies are truly necessary, and which are
optional? Our approach is to use only what’s required for a safe and reliable
browsing experience.
Analytics
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How We Use Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. This
helps us identify which topics are most useful and which parts of the site might
need improvement. Analytics data is aggregated and doesn’t identify individuals.
We’re always questioning the best ways to learn from this data without compromising
your privacy.
Your Choices
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Your choices matter. When you visit our site, you can choose which cookies to allow
or decline, except for those strictly necessary for site operation. Wondering how to
change your preferences? Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings at any
time, and you can update your choices with us through our cookie banner.
Compliance
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How We Keep Your Data Safe
We take your privacy seriously and aim to comply with Ireland’s Data Protection Act
and the GDPR. Cookie-related data is only shared with trusted partners for essential
services and analytics. Curious about your rights or how we handle your information?
Our privacy practices are designed to be clear, but we welcome your questions if
anything remains unclear.
Updates
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Policy Updates and Staying Informed
Our cookie policy might change as we continue to learn and as regulations shift. We
recommend checking this page for updates now and then. If we make significant
changes, we’ll let you know through the website. Staying transparent and open to
feedback is an ongoing priority for us.