Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Horvest trade ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website at horvest-trade.com. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve efficiency, and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and browsing activity. Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a longer period.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. Without them, certain features and services cannot be provided. They do not collect personal information and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and server routing
- Remembering items added to online forms or carts
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. It is used solely to improve the performance and usability of the website.
- Tracking page views and navigation paths
- Measuring load times and technical performance
- Identifying and diagnosing technical errors
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website.
- Remembering your language or region preferences
- Remembering your display or accessibility settings
- Retaining information you have previously entered
2.4 Targeting and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
- Recording pages and content you have visited
- Building a profile of your interests to show relevant content
- Sharing data with third-party advertising platforms
3. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to collect and store information about your use of our website:
3.1 Web Beacons
Web beacons, also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs, are small electronic files embedded in web pages or emails. They allow us to count users who have visited certain pages, to verify system and server integrity, and to gather other related website statistics.
3.2 Local Storage and Session Storage
We may use your browser's local storage or session storage to save preferences and temporary data. This information is stored on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly required by a service you use.
3.3 Fingerprinting
In certain contexts, we or our service providers may collect technical attributes about your device and browser configuration. This information may be used to identify returning visitors or to detect and prevent fraudulent activity.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties include analytics providers, content delivery networks, video hosting platforms, and advertising partners. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites or services.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can remain on your device for varying lengths of time depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, which can range from a few days to several years, or until you manually delete them.
The specific duration of each cookie depends on its purpose and the requirements of the service that sets it.
6. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies, except for those that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
Instructions for managing cookies are typically found in the "Help", "Settings", or "Preferences" section of your browser. Common browsers include:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Opera
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
For cookies used in analytics or advertising, you may be able to opt out directly through the relevant third-party provider. Many advertising networks also participate in industry opt-out programmes that allow you to manage your preferences across multiple platforms.
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website may or may not respond to such signals, depending on the type of cookie and the associated service. We do not guarantee that all third-party services on our website will honour Do Not Track requests.
7. Consent
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may be presented with a cookie consent notice when you first visit our website, allowing you to accept or decline specific categories of cookies.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings through your browser or by contacting us using the details provided in this policy. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before you withdrew it.
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may be used to collect or process personal data, such as IP addresses, device identifiers, or browsing behaviour that can be linked to an individual. Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, this processing is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail about how we handle personal information, your rights, and how to exercise them.
You can contact us regarding your personal data rights at any time using the contact details below.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of our website after any changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can reach us through any of the following:
- Email: support@horvest-trade.com
- Phone: +353 21 439 5101
- Post: Horvest trade, Main St, Knocknagundarragh, Carlow, R95 C92R, Ireland
- Website: www.horvest-trade.com