SCT Cookie Policy

Applies to users located in Ireland and the European Economic Area (EEA).

1. Introduction

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse usage, and personalise user experience. These technologies may also be placed by thirdparty providers that we work with.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences in compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and support essential functionality.

3. What Are Scripts?

A script is a piece of code used to make our website function properly and interactively. It may run on SCT servers or on your device.

4. What Is a Web Beacon?

A web beacon (also known as a pixel tag) is a tiny image or text snippet used to track website visits and gather analytics data. Web beacons can collect information such as browser type, IP address, and page visits.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

5.1 Strictly Necessary / Functional Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be disabled. They support:

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • User preference storage

Under GDPR, these cookies do not require consent because they are essential for website operation. [gov.ie]

5.2 Analytics / Statistics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve performance and content.

Because analytics cookies are not strictly necessary, we ask for your explicit consent before enabling them.

5.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us measure advertising performance (e.g., understanding whether campaigns were effective).

They do not collect data that uniquely identifies you for personalised advertisement targeting, but they may recognise returning visitors.

Consent is required before these cookies are used.

5.4 Marketing / Tracking Cookies

Marketing cookies track user behaviour across websites to build profiles and deliver more relevant advertising. Under GDPR, these require explicit optin consent due to their tracking nature. [gov.ie]

5.5 Social Media Cookies

Social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram may place cookies when their content is embedded into our website.
These cookies may collect data for:

  • Content embedding
  • Engagement measurement
  • Advertising or profiling

Many of these services are located outside the EEA. Any transfers comply with GDPR’s international transfer requirements. [iclg.com]

6. Cookies We May Use

(Examples based on the original list — these should be updated based on SCT’s actual site setup.)

  • Functional: WordPress, LiteSpeed, iThemes Security, Complianz
  • Analytics: Google Analytics
  • Marketing: Google Ads, Google Maps, HubSpot, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google DoubleClick
  • Spam/Protection: CleanTalk
  • Miscellaneous: Theme or pluginspecific cookies

7. Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner.
You may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject nonessential cookies
  • Customise your preferences

Your consent is stored and can be changed at any time via our cookie settings link.

Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

7.1 Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can adjust consent for each category:

  • Functional: Always active
  • Preferences: Optional
  • Statistics: Optional
  • Marketing: Optional

8. Enabling, Disabling & Deleting Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Instructions vary by browser and can be found in the Help section of your browser.

If you delete or block cookies, some site features may not function properly.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
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  • Right to be informed about how your data is used
  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure in qualifying circumstances
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to certain processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection

Commission:
https://www.dataprotection.ie/en [dataprotection.ie]

10. Contact Details

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your data protection rights:

SCT
Head Office: 1-3 Oak Road Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin, D12 DC95
Email: info@sct.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 5241389
Website: https://sct.pos.ie