Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 31.03.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Woodstock Arms Bed & Breakfast ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.woodstockarms.ie. It also explains your rights to control our use of them in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help us improve user experience by remembering preferences, enhancing site performance, and allowing us to analyze how the site is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas.

  • Examples:
    • Session cookies
    • Login/authentication cookies
    • Booking engine integration cookies

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and any errors encountered.

  • Tools we may use:
    • Google Analytics
    • Google Tag Manager

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as language preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.

d. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for marketing purposes, including retargeting and campaign performance measurement.

  • Platforms that may set cookies:
    • Facebook Pixel
    • Pinterest Tag

These cookies may track your browsing behavior across websites to show you more relevant ads.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services, including:

  • Embedded booking engines
  • Social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
  • Google (for analytics and advertising)

We do not control these cookies directly. For more information, please review the cookie policies of these third parties.

4. How You Can Control Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

a. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies
  • Block specific websites from setting cookies
  • Block all cookies

Refer to your browser’s help section to adjust cookie settings:

b. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or choose to manage your preferences. You can change your consent at any time using the cookie settings link (usually in the footer).

c. Opt-Out Tools

You may also opt out of targeted advertising using these tools:

5. Data Privacy

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: info@woodstockarms.ie
Phone: +353 (0)56 7758440
Mail: Woodstock Arms B&B, The Square, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland