Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Isambard & Associates Ltd

Last Updated: July 9, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Isambard & Associates Ltd (“Isambard”, “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses them on our website ([Your Client’s Website URL]), and what choices you have regarding their use.

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (also known as the “Cookie Law”), as implemented in Ireland.

1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be “persistent” (they remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them) or “session” (they are deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Website Functionality: To enable essential website features and ensure a smooth browsing experience.

Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website, identify areas for improvement, and track website performance.

Remembering Preferences: To remember your choices and settings (e.g., language preferences) for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.

Purpose: To enable basic website navigation and access to secure areas.

Examples: Session cookies for user authentication, security cookies.

3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.

Purpose: To understand website traffic, monitor performance, and identify popular content.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies (anonymised IP addresses where possible).

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Purpose: To remember user preferences and settings.

Examples: Language preference cookies.

3.4 Targeting / Advertising Cookies (Less common for B2B, but include if applicable)

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers.

Purpose: To deliver relevant ads and track ad campaign performance.

If you use any marketing/retargeting pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads remarketing), you MUST include this category.

4. Third-Party Cookies
When you use our website, you may encounter third-party cookies. These are cookies set by a domain other than our website. We use third-party cookies for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and may use them for embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media feeds) or advertising purposes. We do not control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner or pop-up. This tool allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies (excluding strictly necessary cookies). You can usually revisit your preferences at any time by clicking a “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Cookies” link, often found in the website footer.

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. However, disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Google Chrome: [Link to Chrome cookie settings help]

Mozilla Firefox: [Link to Firefox cookie settings help]

Microsoft Edge: [Link to Edge cookie settings help]

Safari (for macOS/iOS): [Link to Safari cookie settings help]

Online Opt-Out Platforms: You can also opt-out of certain third-party advertising cookies through platforms like the Network Advertising Initiative (www.networkadvertising.org/choices/) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info/choices/).

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us: