Understanding how cookies work
Cookies are small text files that websites can place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit them. Cookies can help websites operate correctly, remember certain preferences, understand how visitors use a website, and improve the overall user experience.
Ireland VAT Calculator may use cookies or similar technologies depending on the features, plugins, analytics services, and third-party tools enabled on the website.
The exact cookies available may change when website services or technologies are updated.
Types of cookies that may be used
Different cookies perform different functions. The categories below explain the main types that may be present depending on the services enabled on this website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. They can contain information that helps a website recognise a browser, remember preferences, maintain functionality, or understand how the website is being used.
Cookies do not all perform the same function, and their duration can vary. Some disappear when the browser is closed, while others may remain on the device for a defined period.
Why may we use cookies?
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to support website functionality and improve the user experience.
- Help important website features operate correctly.
- Remember preferences or choices where relevant.
- Improve website security and reliability.
- Understand website performance if analytics tools are enabled.
- Support functionality provided by third-party services.
Third-party services and cookies
Ireland VAT Calculator contains links to external websites and social media platforms. When you follow a link to another website, that service may use cookies according to its own privacy and cookie policies.
Third-party services operate independently from Ireland VAT Calculator. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie information provided by any external service you choose to use.
Analytics and performance
If analytics or performance tools are enabled, they may collect information about how visitors interact with the website. This may include information such as pages viewed, general device information, browser type, and website performance data.
The specific data collected depends on the analytics or performance services installed and configured on the website.
How long do cookies remain?
Cookie duration depends on the type of cookie and the service that creates it. Session cookies generally expire after a browsing session, while persistent cookies may remain for a longer period or until they are removed through browser settings.
Third-party providers may apply their own retention periods.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when website functionality, technologies, third-party services, or legal requirements change.
When changes are made, the updated version may be published on this page together with a revised last updated date.
How to manage cookies
Most modern browsers allow you to control, block, or delete cookies through browser settings. The available options depend on the browser and device you use.
Review browser settings
Open the privacy or security settings in your browser to review available cookie controls.
Block or delete cookies
Your browser may allow you to remove existing cookies or prevent certain cookies from being stored.
Consider website functionality
Blocking certain cookies may affect some website features or third-party functionality.