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Cookie Policy

SDL Creative · Last updated: May 2026

This page explains how SDL Creative uses cookies on our website, what they are, why we use them, and how you can control them. SDL Creative is a limited company based in Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland. This policy is in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336 of 2011).
01 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you have already seen a notice, so your experience stays consistent each time you return.

Cookies cannot run programmes or cause harm to your device. They simply help websites work better and give us useful insight into how our site is being used.

Under Irish and EU law, we are required to get your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. You are given that choice when you first visit our site.

02 Cookies We Use

We only use the cookies we need. Here is a full breakdown of what is set on our site:

Cookie Purpose Type Duration
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics. Tracks page visits anonymously so we can improve the site. No personally identifiable information is collected. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics. Distinguishes users between sessions. Analytics 24 hours
elementor Stores the page builder version to ensure the site renders correctly. Functional Session
sdl_cookie_choice Remembers your cookie consent decision so the banner does not appear again during your visit. Necessary Session
wpforms_* WPForms. Set when a contact form is submitted to prevent duplicate submissions and spam. Necessary Session

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any cookies that build a profile of you for marketing purposes. We do not sell your data.

03 Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under GDPR and the Irish ePrivacy Regulations, we rely on the following legal bases for our cookies:

  • Necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest. They are essential for the website to function and do not require your consent.
  • Functional and analytics cookies are only placed with your consent, which you give (or decline) via the cookie banner when you first visit our site.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies through your browser settings. This will not affect anything that happened before you withdrew consent.

04 Your Choices

When you first visit our site, a banner gives you three options: accept all cookies, essential cookies only, or reject all non-essential cookies. Your choice is remembered for the rest of your session.

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

05 Third-Party Services

We use a small number of trusted third-party tools that may set their own cookies. These are:

  • Google Analytics by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4. Anonymous usage tracking only. Google Privacy Policy ↗
  • Google Fonts by Google. Fonts are loaded from Google servers. Minimal connection data is logged by Google.
  • Elementor by Elementor Ltd. Our website builder. Functional cookies only, no personal data collected.
  • WPForms by WPForms LLC. Our contact form plugin. When you submit a form, your name and email address are collected and sent to us. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with any third party. WPForms Privacy Policy ↗
  • Social media links (Instagram, Facebook, X). Our site links to our social media profiles via icon buttons. These are plain links only and do not embed any third party code or set cookies on your device.

Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them if you have any concerns about how your data is handled.

06 Your Rights Under GDPR

As a person based in Ireland or the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access any personal data we hold about you
  • The right to have inaccurate data corrected
  • The right to have your data deleted in certain circumstances
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)

The Data Protection Commission is the supervisory authority for data protection in Ireland. You can contact them at www.dataprotection.ie ↗ or by phone at 01 765 0100.

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at info@sdlcreative.ie and we will respond within 30 days as required by law.

07 Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. When we do, we will revise the date at the top of this page.

We recommend checking back occasionally. Continued use of our website after any changes are published means you accept the updated policy.

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Any questions? We are happy to help. Get in touch at info@sdlcreative.ie
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