Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Rents.ie uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
admin_session | Admin authentication | 7 days |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve the user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_analytics_id | Anonymous visitor identification | 1 year |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (like search filters) to provide a better experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
search_prefs | Remembers search filters | 30 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Analytics Provider: Privacy-respecting analytics
- Cloudinary: Image hosting and delivery
We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels from ad networks.
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics
- Essential Only: Only use cookies necessary for the Site to function
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent some Site features from working.
Browser cookie settings:
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
6. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@rents.ie.
7. Reset Your Cookie Preferences
If you'd like to change your cookie choices, you can reset your preferences at any time. Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site will show the consent banner again, or you can use the button below:
8. More Information
For more information about your privacy rights under Irish and EU law:
- Data Protection Commission (Ireland) — Ireland's supervisory authority for data protection
- Citizens Information — Your rights as a website user