This Cookies Policy explains how Architectural Design & Development Limited ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.architectural.ie (the "Website"). It covers what cookies are, why we use them, and the options you have to control them.

If you are located in the UK or EEA, certain cookies (especially analytics/advertising) require your consent under UK GDPR/EU GDPR and PECR/ePrivacy rules unless they are strictly necessary.

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners.

  • Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted.
  • First‑party cookies are set by us; third‑party cookies are set by other providers (e.g., analytics or ad partners).

2) Why we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly necessary — to deliver core site functionality (e.g., page navigation, secure login, load balancing, fraud prevention).
  • Performance & analytics — to understand usage and improve our Website.
  • Functional — to remember preferences and enhance features.
  • Advertising — to deliver and measure ads and to limit repeats (if applicable).

3) Cookies we set

Below is an example register. Replace or extend with the actual cookies used on your Website.

Tip: Keep this table in sync with your consent banner categories.
List of cookies used on this Website
Name Provider Purpose Type Expiry Category
__Host-session architectural.ie Maintains logged‑in session and security state. HTTP, First‑party Session Strictly necessary
_ga Google Analytics Generates statistical data on how visitors use the site. HTTP, Third‑party 13 months (EEA) / 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users for analytics. HTTP, Third‑party 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate. HTTP, Third‑party 1 minute Analytics
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Stores a unique ID for ad delivery and measurement. HTTP, Third‑party 3 months Advertising

4) Third‑party cookies

Some cookies are set by third‑party services. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the providers’ policies below:

Google Analytics
Meta (Facebook) Pixel

5) Managing cookies

You can accept or reject optional cookies at any time using our cookie banner (where available) or via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect core functionality.

Browser help pages:

6) Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. Significant changes will be communicated where required by law.

7) Contact us

Architectural Design & Development Limited
Email: donalbrosnan01@gmail.com
Address: Brosna, Co. Kerry