Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 05/03/25
1. Introduction
MOAT Business Consultants, including MOAT Digital Life Science (Republic of Ireland) and MOAT Ltd (UK – Northern Ireland) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance user experience and improve website functionality.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, and collect information about browsing behaviour.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies – Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
- First-Party Cookies – Set by our website.
- Third-Party Cookies – Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, social media, advertising providers).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
✔ Ensure the website functions properly.
✔ Enhance user experience.
✔ Analyse site traffic and improve performance.
✔ Personalise content and advertisements (if consented).
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies to verify users.
- Security cookies to prevent fraud.
- Cookies for remembering cookie consent preferences.
4.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting data such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on the website.
- Click-through rates and traffic sources.
🔹 Example: Google Analytics (used for website performance tracking).
4.3 Functionality Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
These cookies enhance user experience by remembering preferences such as:
- Language settings.
- Custom display settings.
4.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
These cookies track browsing habits to display relevant ads on third-party platforms.
🔹 Example: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Ads (if applicable).
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:
✅ Accept all cookies
❌ Reject non-essential cookies
⚙ Customise your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie settings at any time by accessing our Cookie Settings Tool or adjusting your browser settings.
How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser
If you prefer to block or delete cookies manually, you can adjust your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
- Safari: Manage cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the website’s functionality.
6. Third-Party Services & Cookies
Our website may contain embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media feeds) that use third-party cookies. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the respective privacy policies:
- Google Analytics – Google’s Privacy & Terms
- Facebook – Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn – Privacy Policy
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal requirements or changes in cookie usage. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: admin@moat.ie