Last Updated: February 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login information, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you do not have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies can be classified into two main categories: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. The use of cookies is a common practice across the internet, and they play a crucial role in enhancing user experience and website functionality.
At emeraldinsight.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. This Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We use various types of cookies on our website to enhance your experience and improve our services. The cookies we use can be categorized as follows:
Essential cookies are critical for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain functionalities of the site may not be available. For instance, they enable you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.
Examples of essential cookies we use include:
As these cookies are essential for the website's functionality, you cannot opt-out of them. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, as detailed in the "How to Control Cookies" section below.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors engage with our website by collecting information about the pages visited, the time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. This data is aggregated and anonymized, allowing us to analyze trends and improve the overall user experience.
We use analytics cookies to:
By using analytics cookies, we can ensure that our website remains user-friendly and meets the needs of our visitors. You can opt-out of analytics cookies by adjusting your cookie preferences, as described in the "How to Control Cookies" section.
Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They help us track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and allow third-party advertisers to serve ads based on your browsing behavior.
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. Marketing cookies can also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
You can manage your preferences for marketing cookies through your browser settings or by using the opt-out options provided by third-party advertisers. Please refer to the "How to Control Cookies" section for more information.
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies on our website. These cookies are set by emeraldinsight.orgs that are not directly visited by you and are used for various purposes, including analytics and advertising. Third-party cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites and collect information about your online activity.
Examples of third-party cookies we may use include:
We do not control the setting of these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, although your access to some functionality and areas of our site may be restricted.
To manage your cookie preferences, you can follow the instructions provided by your browser. Below are links to the cookie management pages for some popular browsers:
Additionally, you can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. This banner provides options to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Most web browsers provide options to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or set your browser to notify you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
To find out more about how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the help section of your browser or visit the following resources:
By managing your browser settings, you can control your cookie preferences and enhance your online privacy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your options regarding cookie management.
Any changes to this Cookie Policy will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If we make significant changes to this policy, we will provide a more prominent notice on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
emeraldinsight.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 083 691-4863
Address: **The Digital Hub,**
Clyde Road,
Building 2, Floor 3, Office 5,
Ballsbridge,
D04 D1W3,
Ireland.