This Cookie Policy explains how GoVans.ie uses cookies and similar technologies on govans.ie. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to give the site owner information. The Irish ePrivacy Regulations 2011 require your consent before we place any non-essential cookies on your device.
2. Categories of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary — needed for the site to work. Includes storing your cookie choice so we don't ask again on every visit. These are set without needing consent.
- Analytics — measure how visitors use the site (which pages are read, where visitors get stuck) so we can improve it. Set only after you tick the analytics box.
- Marketing — measure how effective our Google Ads campaigns are. Set only after you tick the marketing box.
3. Full cookie inventory
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| govans_consent_v1 | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask again on every visit. | 12 months | GoVans.ie (first-party) |
| _ph_* / ph_* (session) | Analytics (consent required) | PostHog session replay and anonymised product analytics — helps us understand how visitors use the site. | Up to 12 months | PostHog Inc. — https://posthog.com |
| _ga, _gid, _gat_gtag_* | Analytics (consent required) | Google Analytics — anonymised traffic measurement. | Up to 2 years | Google Ireland Ltd |
| _gcl_au, _gcl_aw, _gcl_dc | Marketing (consent required) | Google Ads conversion tracking — lets us measure whether visitors from Google Ads complete a form. | 90 days | Google Ireland Ltd |
4. Change or withdraw consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below. You can also block cookies via your browser settings — refer to the help pages of your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) for instructions.
5. Contact
Questions? Email us at info@govans.ie.