1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Oileán Mobile Mechanics ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain website functions to work properly.
Cookie Basics
- Size: Typically 4KB or less
- Storage: Stored in your browser
- Purpose: Remember preferences and improve functionality
- Control: You can manage them through browser settings
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for basic website functionality
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service provision)
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Examples:
- Session management
- Security features
- Load balancing
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Legal Basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 26 months
Provider: Google Analytics
Data Collected:
- Page views and user interactions
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
- Anonymized IP addresses
Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
Legal Basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 1 year
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Cookie consent choices
- Form data retention
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage:
Stripe Payment Processing
For online payments, Stripe may set cookies:
- Provider: Stripe, Inc.
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Legal Basis: Contract performance
- Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Cookie Details
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
_ga |
Analytics |
Google Analytics identifier |
2 years |
Google |
_ga_* |
Analytics |
Google Analytics session |
2 years |
Google |
_gid |
Analytics |
Google Analytics identifier |
24 hours |
Google |
session_id |
Essential |
Session management |
Session |
Our site |
cookie_consent |
Functional |
Remember consent choices |
1 year |
Our site |
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
7.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may result in:
- Reduced website functionality
- Security vulnerabilities
- Inability to complete transactions
7.2 Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies:
- Does not affect website functionality
- Prevents us from improving user experience
- Reduces our ability to identify technical issues
7.3 Functional Cookies
Disabling functional cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized settings
- Need to re-enter preferences
- Reduced convenience
8. Data Protection
8.1 Personal Data in Cookies
Most cookies we use do not contain personal data. Where they do:
- We process data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- We implement appropriate security measures
- We respect your rights under GDPR
8.2 Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in the cookie table above.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- New technologies or features
Updates will be posted on our website with a new effective date.
10. Contact Information
11. Useful Links
Related Documents & Resources
Last Updated: September 26, 2025 | Version: 1.0