1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let a site remember your actions and preferences over time. This policy also covers similar technologies such as pixels, tags and local storage, which work in comparable ways.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by iptvireland.homes) or "third-party" (set by another provider, such as an analytics or advertising platform). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain for a set period).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to keep our website working, to understand how it is used, and — only with your consent — to measure our marketing. Specifically:
- Essential operation — security, session continuity and load balancing so you can buy IPTV Ireland and browse smoothly.
- Remembering preferences — such as your cookie choices, so we don't ask again on every visit.
- Understanding usage — aggregated, privacy-respecting analytics that help us improve our pages and guides.
- Measuring campaigns — only where you consent, to see which marketing brings genuine visitors.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Under EU ePrivacy rules, only strictly necessary cookies may run without consent. Everything else loads exclusively after you opt in via our cookie banner.
| Category | What It Does | Consent |
|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core functionality: security, sessions, load balancing, remembering your cookie choice. | Always on (exempt) |
| Functional / Preferences | Remembers optional settings to improve your experience. | Requires consent |
| Analytics | Aggregated, anonymised usage insights (Google Analytics 4). | Requires consent |
| Marketing | Measuring and tailoring our campaigns (Meta Pixel). | Requires consent |
4. Detailed Cookie List
The table below lists the typical cookies used on our site. Exact names and durations can vary slightly as providers update their products.
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| iih_session | iptvireland.homes | First-party | Maintains your secure session | Session |
| iih_consent | iptvireland.homes | First-party | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| iih_pref | iptvireland.homes | First-party | Remembers optional site settings | 12 months |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Third-party | Distinguishes users for analytics | Up to 13 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Third-party | Distinguishes users (short term) | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | First-party | Campaign measurement | 3 months |
| fr | Meta Pixel | Third-party | Ad delivery & measurement | 3 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies & Processors
Some cookies are set by trusted third-party providers who help us run and measure the site. Each operates under its own privacy terms, and we only enable them with your consent:
- Google Analytics 4 (Google) — aggregated, anonymised website analytics.
- Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland) — measuring and tailoring marketing campaigns.
- Hosting & CDN providers — strictly necessary cookies for security and performance.
For full detail on how these and other partners process your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
6. Your Consent & Legal Basis
In line with the EU ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in Ireland by the ePrivacy Regulations 2011, S.I. 336/2011) and the GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies run on the basis of our legitimate interest in delivering a working, secure website, and are exempt from consent.
- All non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing) are set only on the basis of your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
- Consent is requested through a clear banner with no pre-ticked boxes, giving you a genuine, granular choice to accept or reject each category.
- You can withdraw or change your consent at any time, as easily as you gave it, using the cookie settings link — without affecting cookies already used lawfully.
Manage your preferences
Use the "Cookie Settings" link in our cookie banner or website footer to review or change your choices whenever you like.
7. Managing & Disabling Cookies
Beyond our banner, you can control cookies directly in your browser. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies and other site data.
Safari
Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data / Block Cookies.
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies.
Please note
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the website from working correctly, including checkout and account features.
8. International Data Transfers
Some third-party cookie providers (for example Google and Meta) may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this happens, transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as EU adequacy decisions and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Full detail is set out in Section 7 of our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, the cookies we use, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page always shows the current version. Material changes will be highlighted on our website where appropriate.
