Cookie Policy for Glebewood House
Effective Date: October 2025
Trading Name: Glebewood House
Website: glebewoodhouse.com
Address: Glebewood House, Glebe Lane, Ratoath, County Meath, A85 TC92, Ireland
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Glebewood House ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It sets out what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
By continuing to browse our site after the cookie banner appears, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you change your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device, remember preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function properly; others help us understand how visitors use our site or deliver personalised content and advertising.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- This Cookie Policy explains how Glebewood House ("we", "our", "us") operation of our website and booking features. Enable functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and submission of enquiry or booking forms. These cookies do not require consent under Irish or EU law.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website (e.g. pages visited, time on site, browser type). Help us improve our site design and user experience. These cookies are set only with your explicit consent. Example: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat).
- Functionality Cookies: Allow our website to remember your preferences (such as region, language, or login information). Enhance personalisation and usability. Optional and subject to your consent.
- Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant adverts or track performance of social media and promotional campaigns. These may be set by advertising networks such as Google Ads or Instagram when you interact with our content. These cookies require your prior consent.
4. Cookies We May Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session state during your visit | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics – tracks user behaviour anonymously | 26 months | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| cookie_consent_status | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months | Functional |
| NID, 1P_JAR | Google Ads/Maps preferences | 6 months | Marketing |
Some cookies may vary depending on integrations such as Airbnb, embedded videos, or analytics tools.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from or links to external providers such as Airbnb, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Analytics, and Google Ads. These third-party services may set their own cookies over which we have no control. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies for details.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, a banner will appear allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies. Instructions for popular browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge.
Note: blocking some cookies may affect site performance or certain booking features.
7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under Article 6(1)(a) of GDPR and the ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011), we must obtain your informed consent before setting non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are processed under Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest in providing a functional website). We maintain a record of consents and allow you to withdraw consent at any time.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The updated version will always be published on this page with the effective date clearly shown.
9. Contact Us
- John Carroll
Data Controller, Glebewood House - 📍 Glebe Lane, Ratoath, County Meath, A85 TC92, Ireland