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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This cookie policy explains what cookies are, which cookies onwebpoint.ie uses, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.


What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period
  • First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting
  • Third-party cookies — set by a different domain (e.g. Google Analytics)

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

CookiePurposeDuration
wordpress_*WordPress login session (admin users only)Session
wp-settings-*WordPress admin preferences (admin users only)1 year
owp_cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preference1 year

These cookies are set by WordPress and only affect users who are logged into the WordPress admin. Visitors to the public website who are not logged in are not affected by these cookies.

Analytics Cookies (requires consent)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve content and performance. Analytics cookies are only set after you have given consent.

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes users for Google Analytics2 years
_ga_*Maintains session state for Google Analytics 42 years
_gidDistinguishes users (short-term)24 hours

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time at: analytics.google.com/analytics/optout

reCAPTCHA Cookies (functional)

Our contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spam. reCAPTCHA may set cookies to assess whether you are a human or a bot. This is a functional necessity for our contact form to work securely.

CookiePurposeDuration
_GRECAPTCHAGoogle reCAPTCHA security assessment6 months

For more information on how Google processes data collected via reCAPTCHA, see Google’s Privacy Policy.


Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not use:

  • Advertising or targeting cookies
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Cookies to build profiles for retargeting
  • Third-party marketing pixels

How to Control Cookies

Cookie consent banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at that point. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect how our website functions.

Opt out of Google Analytics

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data being used by Google Analytics across all websites.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy when we add new features or as regulations change. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised.


Contact Us

For any questions about our use of cookies:

OnWebPoint
Cork, Ireland
hello@onwebpoint.com