This Cookie Policy explains how Brightpath Global ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at brightpathglobal.ie. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how these technologies work.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually
Cookies can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other organisations whose services we use on our website).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality and content to better serve you.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (like your preferred language or region). If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Note: We currently do not use marketing cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent before using them.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website, including your IP address (which is anonymised before storage). For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social sharing buttons, the respective platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) may set cookies. These are governed by each platform's own privacy policy
4. Your Cookie Choices
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies).
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended, and your user experience may be affected.
4.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret them. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through the methods described above.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, through a notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. These rights include:
- Right to access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to object: You can object to our processing of your personal data
- Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
For more information about how we handle your personal data and your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@brightpathglobal.ie
- Through our website: Contact Form
- By post: Brightpath Global, Dublin, Ireland
For more information about your data protection rights and how we handle your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page, which provide further details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.