This Cookie Policy explains how Placely (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.placely.ie (the “Site”).

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them via your browser or cookie settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights into how the site is used.

Cookies do not typically identify you personally but may recognise your device and browsing behaviour.

2. How We Use Cookies

Placely uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Understand how visitors use the site
• Improve content and user experience
• Analyse website performance and traffic

As an informational site focused on area guides and housing insights, our use of cookies is minimal and focused on usability and analytics.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website. They enable core features such as page navigation and security.
The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

b) Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Traffic sources
• General usage patterns

This data helps us improve Placely’s content and usability.

c) Functional Cookies (if applicable)

These cookies remember your preferences, such as cookie consent choices, to enhance your browsing experience.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services (such as website analytics providers) that place cookies on our behalf to analyse website performance and visitor behaviour.

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where relevant.

Placely does not control the cookies set by third-party services.

5. Cookie Consent (GDPR & ePrivacy Compliance)

As an Ireland/EU-based website, we follow GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
When you first visit Placely, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Helpful links for managing cookies:

• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

7. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies used on Placely may collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Device and browser information
• Interaction with pages and content
• General location data (non-precise)

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@placely.ie
Website: www.placely.ie