Cookie Policy

What are cookies and how are they used?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites operate efficiently, provide usage information to site owners, and can enhance the user experience.

Cookies can be ‘session’ cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or ‘persistent’ cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).

We use a limited number of cookies on this website. Currently, the only cookies in use are for Google Analytics, which help us understand how you, our visitors engage with our website.

These cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymous form, including:

• The number of visitors to our website
• How visitors arrive at our site
• The pages visited and time spent on each page
• General user interaction patterns

You can learn more about Google Analytics and data protection here.

Legal basis for use

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our website, a banner will appear asking for your consent to use cookies. Analytics cookies will only be set if you choose to accept them.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie use or in applicable legislation. Updates will be published on this page with the date of the latest revision.

Queries

Any queries or concerns you may have about the processing of personal information on this website should be addressed to:

Dónall King
Data Protection Officer
RCSI
123 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin D02 YN77
Email: dataprotection@rcsi.ie