Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies FragilityFracture.ie uses, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name or email address.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Name / Provider | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | cookie-consent (first-party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner is not shown on every visit | 1 year | No (necessary) |
| Analytics | _ga (Google Analytics) | Used to distinguish users for analytical purposes | 2 years | Yes |
| Analytics | _ga_[ID] (Google Analytics) | Used to persist session state | 2 years | Yes |
| Analytics | _gid (Google Analytics) | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours | Yes |
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly. They do not require your consent. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are most visited and how long people spend on the site. This information helps us improve the quality and usefulness of our content.
We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous. IP addresses are anonymised. We do not use analytics data to identify individual users.
Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them via the cookie consent banner when you first visit the site.
What We Do Not Use
- We do not use advertising or marketing cookies
- We do not use social media tracking cookies
- We do not share cookie data with third parties for commercial purposes
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit FragilityFracture.ie, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies — enables both necessary and analytics cookies
- Necessary only — only essential cookies are set; analytics cookies are not activated
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page. The consent banner will re-appear on your next visit.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies that have been set
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect site functionality)
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, search for your browser name plus “manage cookies” in your preferred search engine.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy. For further information about cookies in general, visit the Data Protection Commission website at dataprotection.ie.
Last reviewed: February 2026 — FragilityFracture.ie Editorial Team