Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Born Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”), a boutique digital studio based in Dublin, Ireland, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011, as amended, which implement the ePrivacy Directive in Ireland.

By using our website, you may consent to the use of certain types of cookies in accordance with this Policy. You can manage your preferences at any time as described below.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, provide analytics information and, in some cases, deliver advertising.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies). Cookies may also be classified by their duration: session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, whereas persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following categories of cookies on our website.

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas and form submissions. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable Irish law, but they are still described here for transparency.

Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. These cookies help us improve the performance and usability of the website. The information collected is generally aggregated and anonymised. Where analytics tools involve the processing of personal data, we rely on your consent where required.

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or previously entered information, in order to provide enhanced and more personalised features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested.

Marketing or advertising cookies may be used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see a particular message and help measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These cookies are typically set by third-party providers and require your consent before being placed on your device.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under Irish and EU data protection law, strictly necessary cookies may be placed on your device without your consent where they are essential for the provision of the website.

All other non-essential cookies, including performance, analytics, functionality and marketing cookies, will only be used where you have provided clear and informed consent through our cookie management tool or banner. You have the right to withdraw or amend your consent at any time.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers, hosting services or embedded content platforms. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you visit our website.

We do not control the operation of these cookies and recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third parties for further information on how they process your data.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies and to manage your preferences.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your preferences through our cookie settings tool, if available, or by modifying your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of the website may not function properly.

Retention of Cookie Data

The duration for which cookies are stored on your device depends on whether they are session or persistent cookies. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted. The specific retention period may vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.

Personal Data and Cookies

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such as IP addresses or unique identifiers, such processing will be carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.

You have the right to request access to, rectification or erasure of personal data processed through cookies, as well as the right to restrict or object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

International Transfers

Where third-party cookie providers process data outside the European Economic Area, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the GDPR, such as the use of standard contractual clauses or reliance on adequacy decisions.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our use of cookies. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at [email protected].