Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. We also use similar technologies such as sessionStorage and localStorage for temporary data during your visit.
2. How We Use Cookies
Volteire Limited, trading as Volt Éire, uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and session management.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase authentication — maintains your logged-in session | Session / refresh token duration |
Cookie names may vary based on authentication provider configuration. Supabase authentication cookies are set by our authentication service and are required for the website to function.
Marketing Attribution Cookies
These cookies help us understand which advertising campaigns and channels bring visitors to our website. They are set on your first visit if you arrive via a marketing link.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ve_utm | Stores first-touch marketing attribution data (campaign source, medium, and name from the URL) | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about page views and user journeys. Our analytics are processed in the EU.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog analytics — anonymous session identification and page view tracking | 1 year |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to understand how visitors interact with our website after clicking an ad.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_* | Google Ads conversion tracking — measures ad campaign effectiveness | 90 days |
| _gac_* | Google Ads — stores campaign information | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel — identifies browsers for ad targeting and conversion measurement | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel — stores click identifier when arriving from a Facebook ad | 90 days |
Browser Storage
We also use sessionStorage (cleared when you close your browser tab) to temporarily store booking progress so you don't lose your place during the checkout process. This data is not shared with third parties and is automatically cleared when your browser session ends.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to detect fraud and process payments. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- PostHog: For product analytics, hosted in the EU (eu.posthog.com). PostHog helps us understand how visitors use our website. See PostHog's Privacy Policy.
- Google Ads: For conversion tracking and advertising measurement. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visit. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Meta (Facebook): For conversion tracking and ad measurement via the Meta Pixel. Meta may use cookies to serve ads based on your visit. See Meta's Privacy Policy.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. Essential authentication cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not affect your ability to use our services.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: ev@volteire.ie