Last Updated: July 3, 2025
“Irish Metabolic Rifts” (“us”, “we”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website www.irishmetabolicrifts.com (the “Service”). By using the Service, you acknowledge that we use cookies as described in this policy. Where required by law, we will seek your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, how third parties we partner with may use cookies on the Service, your choices regarding cookies, and where to find further information about cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files sent to your web browser by a website you visit. These files are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) and allow the Service or a third party to recognize you, making your next visit easier and the Service more useful or personalized.
Cookies can be categorized as:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, even after you go offline.
Cookies can also be classified by purpose, such as essential, functional, analytics, or marketing cookies, as detailed below.
How Irish Metabolic Rifts Uses Cookies
When you use and access the Service, we may place several cookie files in your web browser. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable core functions of the Service
- To provide analytics and improve user experience
- To store and remember your preferences
- To deliver personalized content or advertisements
We use both session and persistent cookies on the Service, categorized as follows:
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the Service may not work as intended. (Legal basis: Legitimate interest)
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember information that changes the way the Service behaves or looks, such as your language preference or login details (e.g., “remember me” functionality). (Legal basis: Consent)
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how the Service is used by tracking user interactions. They allow us to make improvements and test new features, pages, or advertisements to see how users react. (Legal basis: Consent)
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your activity to deliver personalized advertisements on our Service or third-party websites. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. (Legal basis: Consent)
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, or enhance functionality on the Service. These third parties include analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook). These providers may collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Service.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on the Service, including their purpose, provider, type, and duration. This list may be updated periodically as we adjust our tools and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytics: Tracks user behavior for website statistics | Google Analytics | Analytics (Third-Party) | 2 years |
_gid | Analytics: Identifies users for daily activity tracking | Google Analytics | Analytics (Third-Party) | 24 hours |
_gat | Analytics: Limits request rate to Google Analytics | Google Analytics | Analytics (Third-Party) | 1 minute |
PHPSESSID | Essential: Maintains user session on the website | Irish Metabolic Rifts | Essential (First-Party) | Session |
cookie_consent | Functional: Stores user consent for cookie usage | Irish Metabolic Rifts | Functional (First-Party) | 1 year |
fr | Marketing: Tracks user for personalized ads | Marketing (Third-Party) | 3 months | |
NID | Marketing: Personalizes ads on Google services | Google Ads | Marketing (Third-Party) | 6 months |
Note: This list is not exhaustive and may change. For the most current information, you can review cookie settings via our cookie banner or contact us.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Below are your options:
Cookie Consent
Upon your first visit to our Service, we display a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing cookies). You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can revisit and update your choices at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Browser Settings
If you wish to delete cookies or instruct your browser to refuse them, you can adjust your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may prevent you from using all features of our Service, storing preferences, or viewing certain pages properly.
For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers, visit:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Microsoft Edge/Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- For other browsers, consult the official support pages of your browser provider.
Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies
You can opt out of personalized advertising and tracking by third parties through the following resources:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Digital Advertising Alliance (USA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (Europe): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/
More Information About Cookies
For additional details on cookies and how they work, you can explore these third-party resources:
- All About Cookies: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Via the contact page on our website: https://www.irishmetabolicrifts.com/contact-us/
- By post:
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