Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 4 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how OnlineNews.ie (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Policy. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. They may also be used to analyse website traffic and deliver relevant advertising.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off through our website.
They help with functions such as:
- Website security;
- Network management;
- Remembering cookie preferences;
- Basic website functionality.
Because these cookies are essential, they do not require your consent.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use OnlineNews.ie.
They collect anonymous or pseudonymised information such as:
- Number of visitors;
- Pages viewed;
- Time spent on pages;
- Traffic sources;
- Device and browser information.
This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.
Analytics cookies are only used with your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or other settings, to improve your browsing experience.
Functional cookies may only be used after obtaining your consent where required.
Advertising Cookies
If OnlineNews.ie displays advertisements, advertising partners may place cookies on your device to:
- Display relevant advertisements;
- Limit how often advertisements are shown;
- Measure advertising performance;
- Prevent fraudulent advertising activity.
Advertising cookies will only be used after you have given your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Depending on the services used on our website, third parties may also set cookies.
These may include services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies governing how they use information collected through their cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit OnlineNews.ie, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Manage your cookie preferences.
You may change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on our website (where provided).
You can also control or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our use of cookies.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page.
OnlineNews.ie
Editor: Sean Treacy
Contact: https://onlinenews.ie/contact
Website: https://onlinenews.ie
7. Cookie List
The cookies used on OnlineNews.ie may change from time to time. The table below provides examples of the categories of cookies that may be used.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Website functionality and security | No |
| Analytics | Website traffic and performance measurement | Yes |
| Functional | Remember user preferences | Yes (where applicable) |
| Advertising | Personalised advertising and campaign measurement | Yes |
| Social Media | Embedded content and sharing features | Yes |
Where new cookies are introduced, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.