Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG Registered Charity No. 20204701

Last updated: April 2025 Applies to: www.capssupport.ie

1. What Is This Policy About?

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on the CAPS website, why we use them, and how you can control them. We want to be open and transparent about how we handle your data, so we've written this in plain language — no unnecessary legal jargon.

2. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website saves onto your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. Think of it like a sticky note a website leaves on your device so it can remember certain things about your visit the next time you come back.

Cookies cannot run programmes or carry viruses. They simply store small pieces of information to help the website work properly or to help us understand how it's being used.

3. The Legal Basis for Using Cookies

In Ireland, the use of cookies is governed by:

• The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applied through Ireland's Data Protection Act 2018

• The ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011), which implement the EU ePrivacy Directive

Under these laws, strictly necessary cookies can be placed on your device without your consent because they are essential for the website to function. All other cookies — such as analytics or functional cookies — require your prior, informed consent before they are set. You can withdraw that consent at any time.

We never use cookies to collect sensitive personal data, and we never sell your data to third parties.

4. What Cookies Do We Use?

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to work. Without them, you would not be able to browse the site properly. No consent is required for these, but we list them here in the spirit of transparency.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration

hsWixSecurity cookie — helps prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacksSession

svSessionWixIdentifies unique visitors and tracks sessions for site analytics2 years

SSR-cachingWixIndicates how the site was rendered (server-side or client-side)1 minute

XSRF-TOKENWixSecurity cookie — prevents cross-site request forgerySession

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you've made on the site (such as accepting our cookie notice) to give you a better experience. Your consent is required for these.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration

cookieConsentWix / This websiteRecords your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on future visits12 months

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are most visited and whether any errors are encountered. All information is collected anonymously and used only to improve the site. Your consent is required for these.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration

_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number2 years

_ga_XXXXXXXXGoogle AnalyticsMaintains session state across page requests2 years

_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users and tracks page views24 hours

We use Google Analytics in a privacy-friendly way. IP addresses are anonymised and we do not enable any advertising features. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf under a Data Processing Agreement.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website includes links and content connected to third-party services such as Facebook and iDonate. These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies — they are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties.

Third PartyPurposePrivacy Policy

Facebook / MetaSocial media linking and sharingfacebook.com/policy.php

iDonateDonation processingidonate.ie/privacy

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie notice where you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you change your mind, you can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of any page on our site.

Your Web Browser

You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Here's where to find the cookie settings in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org (search "cookies")

• Apple Safari: support.apple.com (search "cookies")

• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com (search "cookies")

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the website works and some features may not function correctly.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

If you'd prefer that Google Analytics doesn't track your visit at all, you can install the free Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Irish data protection law, you have the following rights regarding any personal data collected through cookies:

• Right of access — you can ask us what personal data we hold about you

• Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your data

• Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data

• Right to object — you can object to us processing your data

• Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format

• Right to withdraw consent — you can withdraw your cookie consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at admin@capssupport.ie. We will respond within one month.

You also have the right to make a complaint to the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland's supervisory authority for data protection:

Data Protection Commission Website: www.dataprotection.ie Email: info@dataprotection.ie Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example if we start using new cookies, or if the law changes. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use your data, please get in touch:

Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG Email: admin@capssupport.ie Phone: 086 354 0899 Website: www.capssupport.ie

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, available at www.capssupport.ie/privacy-policy