Cookie Policy — Orr Irish Apple Brandy

Effective Date: 20th November 2025
Website: https://www.orrbrandy.ie
Owner: Orr Irish Apple Brandy (“we”, “our”, “us”)

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Orr Irish Apple Brandy (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.orrbrandy.ie (“the Website”).

We are committed to ensuring transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and the ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336/2011).

By law, we may store cookies on your device only when they are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website. All other cookies require your explicit, opt-in consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow the Website to function correctly, improve your browsing experience, or provide anonymised statistical information to us or trusted third parties.

Cookies may be:

  • First-party cookies: Set by us directly.

  • Third-party cookies: Set by external service providers.

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, performance), our legal basis for processing personal data collected through cookies is your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

For essential cookies necessary for the functioning of the Website, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional online service (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Cookies Used on This Website

4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary – No Consent Required)

These cookies enable core functionality such as security, cookie preference management, and session management. The Website cannot function properly without them.

ProviderCookie NameDurationPurposeCookie Noticecookie_notice_accepted365 daysStores your confirmation of the cookie banner selection and prevents repeated prompts.

You may revoke your cookie preferences at any time here: [cookies_revoke]

4.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website. Google Analytics may collect anonymised IP data unless additional privacy controls are enabled.

ProviderCookie NameDurationPurposeGoogle_gidSessionGenerates statistical data about visitor usage.Google_gatSessionHelps control request rates to improve performance.Google_ga2 YearsRegisters a unique client identifier for analytics.

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

More information on Google’s cookie use is available via their Cookie Usage Page.

5. Management of Cookies

You have full control over your cookie preferences. You may:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject all non-essential cookies

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Delete cookies already stored on your device

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers are available below:

  • Firefox: Managing cookies on Firefox

  • Safari: Managing cookies on Safari

  • Chrome: Managing cookies on Chrome

  • Microsoft Edge: Managing cookies on MS Edge

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of the Website.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookie providers may amend their cookies or processing activities at any time. While we take care to keep this policy accurate and up to date, we do not control how third parties operate their cookies.

We will take reasonable steps to monitor such changes and update this policy as required.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU-based user, you have the following rights regarding personal data processed through cookies:

  • Right to be informed about how your data is used

  • Right of access to your data

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC):
    https://www.dataprotection.ie

To exercise your rights, please contact us directly.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Last Updated: 20th November 2025