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Cookie Policy

A plain account of the cookies, browser storage and external connections used by this website.

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Our current approach

APD does not currently use advertising pixels or analytics tracking on the public website. We do not use non-essential cookies to build advertising profiles or follow visitors across other websites.

Because the public site currently uses only essential technical functions, we do not show a cookie consent banner. We will add consent controls before introducing non-essential analytics or advertising cookies.

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Cookies and browser storage

Cookies are small text files placed on a device by a website. Similar technologies include local browser storage. They can remember settings, maintain a secure session or help a service operate. Some are set by the website you visit, while others can be set by a service used by that website.

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Essential storage

The site's secure account infrastructure can use browser storage to maintain an authenticated staff session. This is essential where authorised staff access protected functions. Public visitors do not need an account to browse APD's pages or send an enquiry.

Web servers and security systems also create ordinary technical logs, which can include IP address, browser details, requested page, time and error information. These records support delivery, reliability and security rather than advertising.

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External services

The site loads typefaces from Google Fonts. This requires your browser to connect to Google's font servers, which receive technical request information such as IP address and browser details.

Enquiry data and private Visualiser files are handled by the site's managed hosting and storage service. Visualiser image features use an AI image service when you actively request logo cleanup or a realistic render. These services are explained in the Privacy Policy, and they are not advertising cookies.

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Your choices

You can block or delete cookies and site data through your browser settings. Blocking essential storage may prevent secure account functions from working, but normal public browsing should remain available.

Browser controls vary. Look for Privacy, Cookies or Site Data in your browser settings. You can also clear stored data for this website without clearing data from every site.

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Changes to this policy

If APD introduces analytics, advertising or other non-essential tracking, this policy will be updated and appropriate consent choices will be provided before those technologies run. The date on this page identifies the current version.

Questions about these terms? Email info@apad.ie or visit our contact page.

FAQs

Cookie Policy: common questions

Does APD use advertising or analytics cookies?

No. The public site currently has no advertising pixels or analytics tracking.

Why is there no cookie banner?

The site currently uses only essential technical functions. APD will add consent controls before introducing non-essential tracking.

Can I block browser storage?

Yes, through your browser settings. Some secure account functions may stop working, while normal public browsing should remain available.

Does Google Fonts set advertising cookies?

The site connects to Google to obtain font files. This sends normal technical request information, but APD does not use it for advertising.