Cookies Policy

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that may be stored on your computer or mobile device that contains data related to a website you visit. It may allow a website "remember" your actions or preferences over a period of time, or it may contain data related to the function or delivery of the site. Cookies can be set by the owner of the website or in some cases by third party services the website owner allows to present other information, run content or provide other functionality such as analytics.

How are they used on websites?

Most websites use 2 different types of cookie:
- Session Cookies
- Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies are temporary cookies that are not persistently stored on your computer or mobile device. They are used to deliver basic functions of a website while you are actively using it - for instance during a registration process. Session cookies are generally erased when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies are those placed on your computer or mobile device for a pre-determined length of time when you visit this site. This allows the site to deliver functions between browser sessions and subsequent visits. This site only places cookies that are specific to this site.

Cookies used on our site:-

Sonia McEntee solicitors website uses the following "Strictly Necessary" third party cookies:-
Strictly necessary cookies are vital for our website to function. They enable critical website operations and allow you to move around our site. These essential cookies are always active on our website. All strictly necessary cookies are anonymised.
YSC Third Party Session Cookie - This cookie is set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos.
VISITOR-INFO1-LIVE Third Party persistent Cookie - This cookie is set by Youtube to keep track of user preferences for Youtube videos embedded in sites. It can also determine whether the website visitor is using the new or old version of the Youtube interface and has a duration of six months.

Managing Cookies

Within your browser settings you can choose whether your wish to accept cookies or not. Different browsers have different controls available, and all supply instructions on how you can do this. Generally, your browser will offer you the choice to accept, refuse or delete all cookies at all times from providers of websites whose owners use ("third party cookies"), or those from specific websites. However, if you wish to remove all the cookies stored on your web browser, please review the options settings in your browser where you may delete them.

What happens to Cookies that have been downloaded in the past? You can delete existing cookies from your browser. Otherwise they will remain until they expire. Once you have disabled a cookie, we will stop using it to gather information. However, we may still use information gathered previously when the cookie was active.