Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
WaterEgo uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your experience on the Site
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, account login, and security features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Maintains your login session | Session / 14 days |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security authentication | Session |
| wp_lang | Language preference | Session |
| waterego_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your map preferences and filter settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| waterego_map_prefs | Remembers your map filter settings | 30 days |
| waterego_theme_pref | Stores display preferences | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Security and performance (CDN) | Cloudflare Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| MailerLite | Newsletter management | MailerLite Privacy Policy |
| OpenStreetMap | Map tiles and data | OSM Privacy Policy |
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Site, including logging in to your account.
4.2 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit WaterEgo, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies will always be active as they are necessary for the website to function.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@waterego.ie
- Contact Form: waterego.ie/contact
For more information about our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.