Cookie Policy
The policy below outlines how Outmore NI complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), and ICO guidelines. It is included on all Outscape websites.
Introduction
We use cookies to track your use of our website. This allows us to understand how you use the site and detect patterns in your usage. This information helps us develop and improve our website and our products and services to better meet your needs and preferences.
You can accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner or the preference centre linked below. Your choices are remembered for future visits, and you can update them whenever you like. For more information on how we use your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), together with applicable ICO guidance.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are pieces of information stored on your computer’s hard drive that records how you move around a website so that, when you revisit that website, it can present tailored options based on the information stored about your last visit. Cookies can also be used to analyse the traffic and for advertising and marketing purposes. Almost all websites use them and do not harm your system.
Types of Cookies Used
There are two main types of cookies that we use:
- Session cookies are only stored on your device during your browsing session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They typically store an anonymous session ID, allowing you to browse a website without needing to log in on every page. They do not collect any personal data.
- Persistent cookies are stored on your device and remain there after you close your browser, until they expire or you delete them. We use persistent cookies for services such as Google Analytics.
We categorise cookies as follows:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly — for example, remembering your cookie preferences or enabling core site features. These cannot be disabled, as the site would not work properly without them. They are not used for marketing or tracking purposes.
- Functional cookies: Allow the website to remember your choices and provide enhanced features, such as loading embedded maps or third-party content you’ve chosen to view.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from — so we can improve the site’s design and content.
- Marketing cookies: Used to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and, where applicable, to support advertising activities.
You can accept, reject, or customise which categories of cookies you allow at any time using the cookie preference banner, or by using the controls below.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control which types of Cookies you allow in your web browser. You can turn Cookies on or off using your browser’s settings. You can also delete Cookies and clear your browser’s cache (history). Click on the following links on how to do this on some of the popular browsers:
Data Collected Via Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect certain information when you visit our website. The data collected through cookies may include:
Browsing information
- Pages visited on our website
- Time spent on each page
- Links clicked
- Search Queries
- Session Duration
Device Information
- Device Type – accessing via desktop, tablet or mobile device
- Browser type and version
- Geographic location
How Collected Data is Used
Outmore NI uses the information collected from cookies to:
Improve User Experience
- Based on browsing behaviour, the site might suggest similar products, events or related content that aligns with the user’s interests.
- Analysing Website Performance
- Using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to track visitor numbers, page popularity, and traffic flow through the website. This data can help improve the design and content strategy.
- Tracking how users navigate the site to identify potential issues, like broken links or pages with high exit rates.
Sharing Cookie Data
Occasionally, we share online data collected through cookies with third parties who own and manage sites linked to our websites (such as councils). This data helps track visitor numbers, page popularity, and traffic flow on the website. By providing this information to third parties, they can better understand how users interact with their sites and our websites.
How long Cookies are stored
Session Cookies:
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies:
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. We typically retain
data for no longer than 2 years unless otherwise stated.
Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. When we make significant updates, we will inform you in the following ways:
Notification on our website:
- Banner or Pop-Up Notification: We will display a banner or pop-up notification on our website to inform you about any significant changes to this Cookie Policy. The notification will be visible when you visit our site, and you may be required to accept the updated policy to continue using the website
Update Date:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Cookie Policy to reflect the latest changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, you can contact Outmore NI’s Data Protection
Officer:
Roisin Gallagher
028 90303930
