Effective Date: June 2025
Last Reviewed: June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website [www.mqi.ie]. For information on how we process personal data, please refer to our [Privacy Statement].
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you browse a website. They help us:
- Remember your settings and preferences
- Improve website performance
- Personalize content and ads
- Understand how users interact with our site
Cookies can be:
- First-party – set by us
- Third-party – set by other domains (e.g. advertising partners)
Legal Basis
We may store strictly necessary cookies without your consent, as allowed under the ePrivacy Regulations S.I. 336/2011.
For all other types of cookies (analytics, advertising, etc.), we ask for your explicit consent, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Types of Cookies We Use
- Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function. These include:
- Load balancing
- Security
- Cookie preference storage
Consent not required
- Analytics/Performance Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use our site and to improve user experience. These may track:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Device type and location (country)
Examples:
- Google Analytics
- Hotjar
Consent required
- Marketing/Advertising Cookies
Enable personalized advertising and track browsing across websites. These are typically third-party cookies used by ad networks.
Consent required
- Functional Cookies
Remember your choices (e.g. language, text size, or region) to enhance your experience.
Consent required
Tracking Technologies We May Use
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Local storage objects
- Pixel tags and trackers
- Device fingerprinting
- Social media buttons or plugins
These tools are subject to the same consent rules as cookies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over your cookie choices. You can:
- Adjust settings via our [Cookie Consent Tool] (link)
- Withdraw or change consent anytime by revisiting cookie settings
- Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
For more information, visit AllAboutCookies.org.
Hotjar
We use Hotjar to better understand user behaviour on our website (e.g., mouse movements, scroll depth, clicks). Hotjar may collect:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Device type and browser
- Country (only)
- Language settings
Hotjar stores this data in pseudonymized form. It does not sell data and complies with GDPR.
Learn more at Hotjar’s support page: https://help.hotjar.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal or technical requirements.
Latest update: June 2025