Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 16 March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Custodian (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on custodian.ie (together, the “Website”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We aim to comply with all applicable laws including:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); and
  • The European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 (as amended) (Irish ePrivacy Regulations). (Homepage | Data Protection Commission)

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies and similar technologies are small text files or scripts placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the Website to recognise your device and store certain information about your visit, preferences, or actions.

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies – only active during your visit and deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
  • First-Party Cookies – set by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies – set by external services, such as analytics or marketing providers. (GDPR.ie)

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under Irish ePrivacy Regulations and the GDPR:

  • Strictly necessary cookies can be placed without consent as long as they are genuinely essential for the service explicitly requested by the user. (Homepage | Data Protection Commission)
  • All other cookies (such as analytics, functional, advertising) require your prior, freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous consent before they are activated. (Homepage | Data Protection Commission)

We use a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are activated.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and do not require consent:

  • Website navigation
  • Security and fraud prevention features
  • Remembering your cookie preferences

These cookies are exempt from consent under Regulation 5(5) of the Irish ePrivacy Regulations if they are genuinely necessary to provide the service you requested. (Homepage | Data Protection Commission)
If you disable these cookies via browser settings, parts of the Website may not function correctly.

B. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

We use analytics cookies — including Google Analytics provided by Google LLC – only if you have given consent through our cookie banner.

About Google Analytics:

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

  • Anonymised IP address where enabled
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

This information helps us:

  • Analyse website traffic
  • Improve user experience
  • Measure performance

Google may process personal data in countries outside the EEA, including the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses and other technical and organisational measures). (GDPR.ie)
You can withdraw consent at any time via our cookie settings link or browser controls. You may also install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

C. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies support website enhancements such as remembering your language preferences or interface customisations. They are only set with your explicit consent. (GDPR.ie)

D. Advertising/Marketing Cookies (Consent Required)

If we use marketing, remarketing, or advertising tools in the future (e.g., social media pixels), these cookies may:

  • Track browsing across websites
  • Deliver personalised advertising
  • Measure campaign performance

Such cookies will only be set with your explicit consent. If you are not currently running advertising or remarketing, this section may be removed.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain until their expiry date or are deleted manually.

Details of specific cookie durations and purposes can be provided on request.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage preferences in the following ways:

Via Our Cookie Banner:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise preferences by category

You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” banner on the Website.

Via Your Browser:

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Set rules per website

Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact Website functionality.

6. Withdrawal of Consent

If cookies are based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. (Homepage | Data Protection Commission)

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. The latest version will be published at this location with a revised “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Custodian
Unit 517 Grants Rise,
Greenogue Business Park,
Rathcoole, Dublin 24, D24 R9YX

Email: info@custodian.ie
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie