Cookie Policy — k9training.ie
Last updated: 15-11-2025
This Cookie Policy explains how k9training.ie (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide analytics data to enhance user experience.
Cookies can be:
- Essential cookies – required for the website to function
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site
- Marketing cookies – used for advertising and tracking
- Functional cookies – support interactive features and user preferences
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies ensure the website works properly. They cannot be disabled.
They include:
- WordPress core cookies
- WooCommerce cookies (shopping cart, checkout, session data)
- Ultimate Member cookies (login, security, session)
- Stripe payment process cookies
- WPForms cookies (form submission security)
- LiteSpeed Cache cookies (performance and security)
- ManageWP Worker (website management security)
b) Analytics & Performance Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the website.
These include:
- Google Analytics 4 (via PixelYourSite)
- LiteSpeed Cache performance metrics
- YouTube embedded video statistics
c) Marketing & Tracking Cookies
Used for advertising and measuring campaign performance.
These include:
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel via PixelYourSite
- Joinchat (WhatsApp widget) tracking cookies
d) Functional Cookies
Used to support features that improve the user experience.
Examples:
- Super Socializer cookies (social login, sharing features)
- Google reCAPTCHA (spam protection in forms and login)
- Google Fonts (font display preferences)
- YouTube video player cookies
- Elementor page builder cookies (frontend features)
3. Cookies Used by Third Parties
Third-party tools may place cookies when integrated into our website. These include:
Meta/Facebook
Used for analytics and advertising.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
Google (Analytics, YouTube, Fonts, reCAPTCHA)
Used for analytics, embedded media, fonts, and security.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
WhatsApp / Joinchat
Used to enable real-time chat contact.
Privacy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/
Stripe
Payment cookies during checkout.
Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
4. Consent Management
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner powered by GDPR Cookie Compliance.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Allow only essential cookies
- Open settings and customise your preferences
You may change your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” button in our footer.
5. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser
You can manually block cookies using your browser settings:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947
Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, functionality, or legal requirements.
The updated version will always be posted on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us:
📧 contact@k9training.ie
📞 085 85 185 98
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