Avena Leisure (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, remember your preferences, and support our marketing activities.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
By continuing to use our website, only strictly necessary cookies will be placed on your device automatically. All other cookies are used only with your consent.
For more information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use the site.
Cookies may collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- User preferences
- Unique identifiers
Some cookies are temporary (“session cookies”) and are deleted when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a set period (“persistent cookies”).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:
- logging in,
- filling in forms,
- setting privacy preferences,
- or maintaining website security.
These cookies do not require consent under applicable Irish and EU law.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
If you do not allow these cookies, some features of the website may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Hotjar
Analytics cookies are only activated with your consent.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising providers to:
- measure advertising performance,
- show relevant advertisements,
- build profiles of your interests,
- and track your activity across websites.
Examples may include:
- Meta/Facebook Pixel
- Google Ads
- TikTok Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing cookies are only used with your consent.
3. Cookie List
The cookies used on this website may change from time to time as services are updated.
The table below provides examples of the types of cookies we may use:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | Avena Leisure | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Website usage statistics | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _fbp | Meta | Advertising and remarketing | 3 months | Marketing |
Please note that actual cookies may vary depending on website functionality and third-party integrations.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies,
- Reject non-essential cookies,
- or customise your preferences.
You may withdraw or update your consent at any time by selecting the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link available on our website footer.
Your consent choices are stored for future visits unless you clear your browser cookies.
5. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can:
- block cookies,
- delete existing cookies,
- or receive alerts before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For more information, visit:
6. Third-Party Services & International Transfers
Some cookies used on our website are provided by third-party services located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements, including:
- adequacy decisions,
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
- or participation in recognised data transfer frameworks where applicable.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type of cookie:
| Cookie Type | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Legitimate Interests / Necessary for Website Functionality |
| Functional Cookies | Consent |
| Analytics Cookies | Consent |
| Marketing Cookies | Consent |
You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- access your personal data,
- request correction or deletion,
- object to processing,
- withdraw consent,
- restrict processing,
- and lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).
For more information about your rights and how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Avena Leisure
Email: membership@avenaleisure.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC):