Last Updated: 18.10.2025

 

  1. Introduction

 

This Cookie Policy explains how Cygnum Timber Frame Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.cygnum.ie

.

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy which explains how we process personal data.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them using your browser or cookie settings.

 

  1. What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website.

They help websites recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience.

 

Cookies can be:

 

Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.

 

Persistent cookies – stored on your device until they expire or are deleted.

 

First-party cookies – set by our website.

 

Third-party cookies – set by external services we use (e.g. Google Analytics).

 

  1. Types of Cookies We Use

 

We use the following categories of cookies:

 

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

They enable features such as page navigation, secure access, and form submissions.

You cannot disable these cookies via the cookie banner.

 

Examples include:

 

Session identifiers

 

Security and load balancing cookies

 

  1. Performance & Analytics Cookies

 

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g. pages visited, time spent, errors).

We use this data to improve website performance and usability.

 

We may use:

 

Google Analytics – to understand visitor behaviour

(Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

)

 

All analytics data is collected in anonymised form, and your IP address is truncated within the EU before being processed by Google.

 

  1. Functionality Cookies

 

These cookies remember your choices (e.g. preferred language, location, or form details) to provide enhanced, personalised features.

 

Disabling them may affect certain functionality of the website.

 

  1. Advertising & Social Media Cookies (if applicable)

 

If we run online advertising or embed social media content (e.g. YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook), these services may set cookies to track engagement and measure performance.

 

You can opt out of these via our cookie banner or through your browser settings.

 

  1. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

 

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

 

Accept all cookies

 

Reject non-essential cookies

 

Manage preferences by category

 

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link (usually in the website footer).

 

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser:

 

Google Chrome

 

Mozilla Firefox

 

Microsoft Edge

 

Safari

 

  1. Third-Party Services

 

We may use trusted third-party services that also use cookies, such as:

 

Google Analytics (site analytics)

 

YouTube (embedded videos)

 

LinkedIn / Meta Pixel (if advertising campaigns are active)

 

These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

 

  1. Updates to This Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

 

  1. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

 

Data Protection Officer

Cygnum Timber Frame Ltd

Cygnum Building, Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland

Email: info@cygnum.ie

Phone: 026-21100