Cookies and Similar Technologies Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy applies to the websites operated by Glasdon Group Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”), registered in England and Wales, operating in Ireland through www.glasdon.com.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”) to deliver a functional, secure and personalised browsing experience.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow the site to recognise your device during a session or on subsequent visits. Cookies can be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – stored for longer until they expire or are deleted.

Cookies are not harmful and do not contain sensitive personal information such as payment details.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We comply with:

Ireland’s ePrivacy Regulations 2011 (as amended) – requiring prior opt‑in consent for non‑essential cookies.
GDPR (2016/679) – requiring consent that is freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Pre‑ticked boxes or implied consent are not valid.
Irish DPC guidance on Cookies & Tracking Technologies – requiring clear information and equal ability to reject or accept cookies.
EU/EEA wide opt‑in cookie compliance model.

Non‑essential cookies will not be set unless you actively choose to allow them.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies enable website functionality such as secure login, form submission, navigation, and online ordering. Without them, basic services cannot operate.
These do not gather information for analytics or advertising.

b) Analytical / Performance Cookies (Consent Required)

Used to understand how visitors use our website, e.g.:

Which pages are most visited
When errors occur
Performance testing and optimisation

These help us improve usability and performance.

c) Functionality Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies remember your preferences such as:

Region and language
Login preferences
Customised display settings

Any information collected is typically anonymised.

d) Targeting / Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)

If used in future, these would:

Deliver relevant ads
Measure advertising performance
Track interactions with our marketing materials

These will not be used without your explicit consent and will be clearly detailed in the consent banner.

5. How We Obtain Consent

To comply with Irish DPC and GDPR requirements:

The cookie banner will present Accept All, Reject All, and Manage Preferences with equal prominence.
No non‑essential cookies load until an affirmative action is taken.
Consent is granular, allowing category‑level choice.
Scrolling, continued use of the site, or inactivity does NOT count as consent.

You may withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

6. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third‑party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms or embedded content providers). Where this occurs, the provider and purpose will be disclosed in the cookie management panel.

We do not allow third‑party cookies to operate without your explicit consent.

7. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can adjust cookie settings by:

Using the Cookie Preferences tool on our website.
Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies (instructions vary by browser).

Blocking cookies may affect site functionality, particularly for strictly necessary cookies.

8. Data Transfers

Any data processed through cookies is handled in compliance with GDPR, DPA 2018, and Irish DPC standards. Where third‑party providers transfer data outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs) will be implemented.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operations. Updates will be published on this page with the latest revision date.