The Irish Mountaineering Club (“IMC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) values the privacy and security of our website visitors. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, and it provides information about how third parties may use cookies on our site through plugins or integrations.
By visiting and using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please disable cookies or refrain from using the website.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly or more efficiently, and to provide information to the site’s owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
While we do not collect or process personal data directly, certain third-party plugins or services integrated into our website may use cookies for various purposes. These purposes may include improving functionality, gathering website analytics, or enabling social media features.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party services, such as social media plugins, analytics tools, and embedded content (e.g., videos). These third parties may set cookies when you interact with their content. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Examples of third-party cookies that may be used on our website include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and performance tracking.
- Social Media Plugins: To enable sharing and interaction with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
- YouTube: For embedding video content on our site.
For more information on how these third parties use cookies, please review their respective privacy and cookie policies.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or manage cookies through a cookie banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the website. You can choose to disable certain cookies, but please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the option to accept or decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, notify you when a cookie is being sent, or delete cookies after each session. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended.
To learn more about how to control cookies, visit the help section of your web browser or refer to the following:
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us through our contact page
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. Thank you for visiting the Irish Mountaineering Club website!