Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 16 October 2025
Last Updated: 16 October 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how James Coughlan Auctioneers Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://jamesgcoughlan.com.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how data is collected and used when you visit our website.
For details on how we handle personal data more generally, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide insights into how the site is used. Cookies may be:
Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
These cookies do not require consent under Irish law.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, and whether users encounter errors.
We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve functionality.
Data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individuals.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language or location) to provide a more personalised experience.
D. Advertising and Social Media Cookies
We may use these cookies to deliver relevant advertisements or allow sharing of content through social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram).
These cookies track browsing habits across websites to tailor marketing content.
They are placed only with your consent.
4. Cookies Used on This Website
Cookie Type Name / Provider Purpose Duration Necessary PHPSESSID Maintains user session across page requests Session Analytics Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) Tracks website usage statistics Up to 2 years Functional cookie_consent Records your cookie preferences 6 months Advertising Facebook Pixel Measures advertising effectiveness Up to 3 months
(This list may be updated as our website evolves.)
5. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:
Adjusting cookie settings via the banner or link on our website; or
Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can find instructions via the following links:
Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality or performance.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our website (e.g. Google, Facebook, Instagram, or other analytics and marketing tools).
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our use of cookies.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
info@jamesgcoughlan.com
James Coughlan Auctioneers Limited
7 Parliament St, Centre, Cork, T12 P2NN, Ireland