Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This website (aran-accounting.ie) uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Below we explain which cookies we use, why, and how you can manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us make the site work correctly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent choice. | Persistent |
| privacy_consent | Essential | Stores your privacy consent level. | Persistent |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — measures anonymised site traffic and behaviour. | 2 years |
| _grecaptcha | Essential | Google reCAPTCHA v3 — spam protection on forms. | Session |
3. Cookie Categories
Essential (always active)
Required for the basic functioning of the website. Include consent cookies and spam protection (reCAPTCHA). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics (optional)
Used to understand how visitors interact with the site (Google Analytics). Data is anonymised and used to improve our content and services. These cookies are only activated if you accept "All cookies" in the banner.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner: When visiting the site, you can choose "Accept all" or "Essential only".
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Note that this may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics — Privacy Policy
- Google reCAPTCHA — Terms of Service
6. Legal Basis
Essential cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Analytics cookies are processed on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), in compliance with the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 336/2011).
7. Contact
If you have questions about our cookie policy, contact us at: info@aran-accounting.ie
Aran Accounting Solutions • info@aran-accounting.ie