Cookie Policy
Rockhill House Estate · Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Rockhill House Estate (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.rockhillhouse.ie. It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our website without adjusting your browser settings, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described below.
Last updated: March 2026
The Basics
What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, phone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognises that cookie. This allows websites to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your visit. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They allow the website to link your actions during a single browsing session — for example, keeping items in a booking form as you move between pages.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time after you close your browser. They are activated each time you return to the website that created them. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences and recognise you on repeat visits.
For more information about cookies generally, visit allaboutcookies.org or youronlinechoices.eu.
GDPR & Irish Law
Our Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (SI No. 336 of 2011, as amended), we are required to obtain your consent before placing certain types of cookies on your device.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent, as they are essential for the website to function. All other cookies — including analytics and functionality cookies — require your informed consent before we place them.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preferences tool. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
Cookie Categories
Cookies Used on This Website
We use the following categories of cookies on www.rockhillhouse.ie. The table below explains what each type does and the legal basis on which we rely.
Category 1
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are set only in response to actions you take, such as completing a booking form, setting your privacy preferences, or logging in to a secure area. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as making a reservation — cannot be provided.
Examples include: session management cookies, load balancing cookies, security cookies, and cookies used to remember items in your booking.
Category 2
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our website. They collect information about how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether any error messages were received. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and entirely anonymous — no individual visitor is identified.
Examples include: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat), which help us understand visitor behaviour and improve the website accordingly. These cookies are placed by Google LLC, whose privacy policy can be viewed at policies.google.com/privacy.
Category 3
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. For example, they may be used to remember your language preference, region, or other settings that improve your experience on the site. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Examples include: cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences, language settings, and any personalisation choices you have made during a previous visit.
Category 4
Third-Party & Social Media Cookies
Some pages on our website may include content from third-party services such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. These services may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are subject to the relevant third party’s own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend you review those policies directly.
Third parties who may set cookies include: Meta (Facebook & Instagram), Google (YouTube embeds, Maps), and any booking or payment platform integrated into the site. Links to their relevant policies will be provided where those features appear on the site.
Your Rights
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies other than those that are strictly necessary. You can exercise your preferences in the following ways:
Cookie Consent Tool
This website uses a cookie consent tool provided by Netaffinity. When you first visit the site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being placed. The Help section of your browser will explain how to do this. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this website — for example, you may not be able to complete a booking.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit.
Your Online Choices
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many third-party advertisers through the Your Online Choices platform, operated by the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance. This does not prevent advertising, but it changes what advertising you see.
Please Note
If you choose to block or delete strictly necessary cookies, some parts of this website — including the booking system — may not function correctly. We recommend leaving strictly necessary cookies enabled for the best experience on our site. If you share a computer with others, remember to sign out after your session.
Changes to This Policy
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Where changes are significant, we will take reasonable steps to notify you.
Questions
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Telephone
Address
Rockhill House
Rockhill, Letterkenny
Co. Donegal, F92 R523
Ireland
Data Protection
Rockhill House Estate is subject to the supervision of the Data Protection Commission of Ireland. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the DPC at dataprotection.ie.
