Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to McGuirks Golf. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website, mcguirksgolsf.com. This Cookie Policy has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, the ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011) as amended, and the guidance issued by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland.

This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we place on your device when you visit our website, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them. We encourage you to read this policy carefully alongside our Privacy Policy to fully understand how we handle your personal data.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners and third-party service providers to make websites function properly, work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Every time you revisit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognise your device and remember your preferences or activity over time.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own; however, the personal information that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies are not viruses or malware — they cannot execute code or install software on your device.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit mcguirksgolsf.com, our website sends a cookie to your browser. This cookie stores a unique identifier that allows our systems to recognise your device on future visits. Depending on the type of cookie, it may expire when you close your browser (a "session cookie") or remain on your device for a specified period of time (a "persistent cookie").

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that are embedded within the website, such as analytics platforms or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies").

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

McGuirks Golf uses cookies for a variety of important purposes, including:

• To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve the user experience
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• To provide relevant advertising to users who have shown interest in our products and services
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies used on mcguirksgolsf.com into four main types, as described below. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, while others require your consent before being placed on your device.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under Irish and EU law; however, we still believe in being transparent about their use.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular, and to see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. For more information on how Google processes your data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

4.3 Functional Cookies

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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as your language preferences, region, or currency settings.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies require your explicit consent before being activated on our website.

5. Cookies Used on This Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on mcguirksgolsf.com, including their name, provider, purpose, type, and duration.

6. Your Cookie Choices and How to Manage Cookies

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011), you have the right to choose whether or not to accept non-essential cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You may also change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings tool on our website.

In addition to our on-site consent management tool, you have several other options for controlling cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most internet browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance on managing cookies for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your overall user experience. If you use different devices to access our website (such as a computer, smartphone, and tablet), you will need to manage your cookie preferences on each device individually.

6.2 Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) to prohibit sending information to Google Analytics.

6.3 Opting Out of Google Ads and Personalised Advertising

You can manage your Google Ads preferences and opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page:

https://adssettings.google.com

Alternatively, you can opt out of interest-based advertising from Google and other participating companies via the Your Online Choices platform:

https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ie/

6.4 Opting Out of Meta (Facebook) Cookies

You can manage your advertising preferences on Facebook and Instagram by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences page. If you are logged into a Facebook account, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from Meta and other participating advertisers through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool at:

https://optout.aboutads.info/

6.5 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage interest-based advertising preferences through your device settings. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. On Android devices, go to Settings > Google > Ads to manage your advertising ID settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience on mcguirksgolsf.com. The following describes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:

8. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us using the details below and we will take steps to remove that information.

9. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may include analytics providers (such as Google), advertising networks (such as Google Ads and Meta), and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. McGuirks Golf does not have control over the cookies set by third parties and is not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Key third-party privacy policies relevant to cookies used on our website:

• Google LLC: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Meta Platforms Ireland Limited: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

10. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under Irish and EU law, including the ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011) and the GDPR, our legal basis for using cookies depends on the category of cookie:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are used on the basis of our legitimate interests and your implicit consent, as they are essential for the functioning of the website. No additional consent is required under applicable regulations.
• Analytics, Functional, and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used on the basis of your explicit consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You may withdraw this consent at any time by adjusting your preferences in our cookie management tool or your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, developments in technology, or changes in applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.

We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Where changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a banner on our website.

Your continued use of mcguirksgolsf.com after any changes to this Cookie Policy are posted will constitute your acknowledgement of the changes.

12. Your Rights Under GDPR and Irish Data Protection Law

Under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, you have certain rights in relation to personal data that may be processed through the use of cookies. These rights include:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that inaccurate personal data is corrected.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where it is based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the section below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month in accordance with our obligations under the GDPR.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data or your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland:

• Website: www.dataprotection.ie
• Phone: +353 (0)57 868 4800
• Address: 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR or Irish data protection law, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below: