Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small piece of data that may be stored on your computer or mobile device. It allows a website “remember” your actions or preferences over a length of time.
Cookies used on this site
The following categories describe the range of cookies that can be used during your visit to our site.
Remembering settings and preferences
We use cookies to store preferences and settings from your visit. This includes the cookie used to check whether you have viewed our cookie banner so we won’t show it to you again.
Measuring website usage (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how people use this site. Google Analytics stores information about what pages you visit, how long you are on the site, how you got here and what you click on. We do not collect or store your personal information (e.g. your name or address) so this information cannot be used to identify who you are. Google provides further information here.
Third party services and Social networks
Barnardos maintain social network accounts particularly on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. We embed widgets from these networks to provide follow buttons, like boxes and stream embeds. This may result in cookies being set by these networks and third parties while using our site.
Twitter provides further information here. YouTube provides further information here.
Barnardos also works with Facebook to enable us to promote our campaigns to our website users. Facebook provides further information here.
Managing Cookies
Within your browser you can choose whether you wish to accept cookies or not. Your browser will offer you the choice to accept, refuse or delete cookies at all times, or those from providers that website owners use (“third party cookies”), or those from specific websites.
Cookie List
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
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barnardos.ie | _dc_gtm_UA-xxxxxxxx | First Party |
www.barnardos.ie | ASP.NET_SessionId, __RequestVerificationToken | First Party |
.www.barnardos.ie | OptanonAlertBoxClosed, OptanonConsent | First Party |
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
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barnardos.ie | _gid, _gclxxxx, _ga, _gat | First Party |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
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www.barnardos.ie | __atuvs, __atuvc | First Party |
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
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barnardos.ie | _fbp, _gat_gtag_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | First Party |
www.facebook.com | Third Party | |
addthis.com | uvc, xtc | Third Party |
microsoft.com | MS0, MC1 | Third Party |
youtube.com | YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, CONSENT | Third Party |
c.bing.com | SRM_B | Third Party |
doubleclick.net | IDE, test_cookie | Third Party |
s7.addthis.com | __atuvc, __atrfs, __atuvs | Third Party |
bing.com | MUID | Third Party |
Store and/or access information on a device
Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you.
Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development
Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. Ad and content performance can be measured. Insights about audiences who saw the ads and content can be derived. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software.
Select basic ads
Ads can be shown to you based on the content you’re viewing, the app you’re using, your approximate location, or your device type.
Create a personalised ads profile
A profile can be built about you and your interests to show you personalised ads that are relevant to you.
Select personalised ads
Personalised ads can be shown to you based on a profile about you.
Create a personalised content profile
A profile can be built about you and your interests to show you personalised content that is relevant to you.
Select personalised content
Personalised content can be shown to you based on a profile about you.
Measure ad performance
The performance and effectiveness of ads that you see or interact with can be measured.
Measure content performance
The performance and effectiveness of content that you see or interact with can be measured.
Apply market research to generate audience insights
Market research can be used to learn more about the audiences who visit sites/apps and view ads.
Develop and improve products
Your data can be used to improve existing systems and software, and to develop new products
Use precise geolocation data
Your precise geolocation data can be used in support of one or more purposes. This means your location can be accurate to within several meters.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification
Your device can be identified based on a scan of your device’s unique combination of characteristics.
Ensure security, prevent fraud, and debug
Your data can be used to monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity, and ensure systems and processes work properly and securely.
Technically deliver ads or content
Your device can receive and send information that allows you to see and interact with ads and content.
Match and combine offline data sources
Data from offline data sources can be combined with your online activity in support of one or more purposes
Link different devices
Different devices can be determined as belonging to you or your household in support of one or more of purposes.
Receive and use automatically-sent device characteristics for identification
Your device might be distinguished from other devices based on information it automatically sends, such as IP address or browser type.