Effective Date: May 14, 2025
Last Updated: May 14, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how CB Facilities Management Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://cbfacilitiesmanagement.ie (“Website”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies – Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
Cookies can also be categorised as:
- First-Party Cookies – Set by the website you’re visiting.
- Third-Party Cookies – Set by domains other than the one you are visiting (e.g., analytics or advertising partners).
2. What Cookies Do We Use and Why?
We use the following categories of cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like quote forms or secure login features cannot be provided.
Examples may include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session | Session |
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often. We use this information to improve the functionality and performance of our Website.
We currently use Google Analytics, which collects anonymous data, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring pages
- Browser and device types
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks user behaviour | 24 hours |
➡️ Google Analytics privacy info: https://policies.google.com/privacy
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language, region, or previously entered information), enhancing your browsing experience.
Examples:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| language_preference | Stores chosen language | 1 year |
d. Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
We may occasionally use or allow third-party services (e.g., Google Ads, social media embeds) that set cookies to deliver relevant advertisements or to integrate external services.
Currently, we do not use marketing cookies, but this may change in the future. Any changes will be reflected in this policy, and your consent will be required before such cookies are enabled.
3. How Do We Obtain Consent?
When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear, asking for your explicit consent to use cookies (except strictly necessary ones). You may choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Customise your preferences
- Reject non-essential cookies
You can withdraw or update your consent at any time by revisiting the cookie banner or changing your browser settings.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit your access to some Website features.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content from third-party platforms such as YouTube, Google Maps, or LinkedIn. These platforms may place cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
CB Sanitation Services (Cork) Limited t/a CB Facilities Management
Unit 20, South Link Business Park, Ballycurreen, Cork, T12KT02
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 433 3732