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Cookie Policy

This policy outlines what cookies are, how Galway County Council uses them on our website, the types of cookies we use, the information they collect, how that information is used, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They hold a modest amount of data and are used to enhance your browsing experience. When you visit our website, cookies help ensure the site functions correctly, improve its security, provide a more personalised user experience, and allow us to understand how the site is performing. This insight helps us identify what is working well and where improvements may be needed.

You can manage your cookie settings at any time through your browser or by using our cookie management tool.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Necessary cookies – required for the basic operation of the website.
  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services that appear on our pages.

Under current legislation, we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary. For all other types of cookies, we require your permission.

To learn more about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Statement.

Your consent applies to the following domains: 

  • galway.ie
  • gaillimh.ie

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website. This will reopen the cookie consent banner, allowing you to adjust your settings or withdraw your consent immediately.

In addition to using our cookie management tool, you can also control and delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers offer tools to block or remove cookies from websites. Please refer to its official support documentation for guidance on managing cookies.

Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website, we do not accept liability for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. The content is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon for legal or other decisions.

Use of this website is at your own risk. Galway County Council, its employees, agents and affiliates shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this site or the information it contains.

We recommend verifying any important information directly with us before acting on it.

Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these other sites.