Last updated: 15th January 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners about how users interact with their site.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. They do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
NorthBay uses cookies for several important purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - contains campaign, session, and traffic source data | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours | Analytics |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing our site | Session | Essential |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, which we use to compile reports and improve our site. The information collected includes the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and the pages they visit.
Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We use Google Fonts to display fonts on our website. Google may set cookies to optimise font loading and delivery. Google's privacy policy applies to this service.
You have several options for managing cookies:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
For detailed instructions on how to manage cookies in specific browsers:
While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, please note that:
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive, we need your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function do not require consent.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through our consent tool or your browser settings.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through appropriate means.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
NorthBay Ltd
Dame Street 144
Cork, T47 4720
Munster, Ireland
Email: privacy@northbay.world
Phone: +353 212335076