What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Some cookies are essential for the website to function; others are used for analytics, to remember your preferences, or for other purposes.
The ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336/2011, as amended) require the International Protection Office (IPO) to obtain your consent before placing any cookies on your device that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website. IPO operates a cookie consent mechanism on its website to ensure compliance with this requirement.
Cookie Usage
The following table lists the specific cookies currently in use on the IPO website. This inventory will be updated whenever cookies are added, amended or removed.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the IPO website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the ‘Cookie Settings’ or ‘Manage Cookies’ link in the footer of the IPO website
- Adjusting the settings in your web browser to block or delete cookies
- Please note that if you disable strictly necessary cookies through your browser settings, some parts of the IPO website may not function correctly. Disabling optional cookies will not affect your ability to access IPO’s core public information.
Browser-Level Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. The following links provide guidance on managing cookies in the most used browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use#delete-all-cookies
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
You can also find further information about cookies and how to manage them at www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.
