Cookies Policy

Last updated: 27 August, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how OBCM Chartered Accountants (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.obcm.ie (“Website”).

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you adjust your cookie settings.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to the site owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

    • Required for the operation of our Website.

    • They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log in to secure areas.

    • These cookies cannot be turned off.

  2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

    • Allow us to count visits, track traffic sources, and understand how visitors use our Website.

    • Help us improve performance and user experience.

  3. Functional Cookies

    • Enable the Website to remember your choices (e.g., language, region, preferences).

    • Provide enhanced, more personalised features.

  4. Targeting / Advertising Cookies

    • May be set by us or by third-party partners.

    • Used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by trusted third parties (e.g., Google Analytics, social media platforms, advertising networks). These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our Website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies,

  • Reject non-essential cookies, or

  • Manage your preferences.

You can also manage cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Website functions.

Guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers:

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on your consent to use non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising cookies). Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional website.

6. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

OBCM Chartered Accountants
Email: info@obcm.ie