Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy applies to the website www.pcicollege.ie (referred to as "the Website"), operated by PCI College (referred to as "we", "us", or "our"). This policy outlines how we use cookies on our website in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (2018) and the Digital Markets Act (2022).

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalise content, target and report on ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our website traffic. This cookie policy is intended to inform you about the cookies we use and why we use them. It also informs you how to change or restrict how cookies are used on your device. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information. We value your opinions. Should you have any questions or comments related to the way we use cookies please contact us at enquiries@pcicollege.ie.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies for a variety of legitimate business purposes including:

• For the operation of our website and services.
• To improve your user experience. By remembering your preferences and settings we can make it easier and faster to navigate through our website.
• To provide you with a more personalised experience.
• To log your use of our website and services so that we can understand which content you find useful or interesting.
• To support our advertising services.
• To determine the effectiveness of promotional campaigns, email campaigns and advertising.
• To ensure content from our site is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your device.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

2. Types of Cookies Used

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (such as your choice of language or region).
• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

3. Your Cookie Choices

You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed on your device by third-party service providers that we use on our website, such as analytics providers and advertisers. These cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these third parties.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at enquiries@pcicollege.ie.

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 26^th February 2024.