Last updated: 30 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how County Kildare Community Network Company CLG, trading as MERITS ("we", "us", "our"), uses cookies and similar technologies on merits.ie (the "Site").
We have deliberately kept the Site's use of cookies to a minimum. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or cross-site profiling, and we do not sell or share your data with advertisers.
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. It allows the site to remember your actions or preferences over time. Some cookies are essential for a site to function; others are used for statistics or marketing — we use neither of those latter categories.
The Site sets only functional cookies — those strictly necessary for it to work properly. Under the ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011), functional cookies do not require your consent, because the Site cannot operate correctly without them.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_* / wp-settings-* | WordPress | Maintain core site functionality and, for any logged-in editor, remember admin display settings | Session to 1 year |
We do not use any statistics, analytics, advertising, or social-media cookies. In particular:
Note: when this Site is viewed while logged in to a WordPress editor or administrator account, additional functional cookies from the page builder and security tools may be set. These are never set for ordinary visitors and are not used to track anyone.
The Site does not embed third-party content that loads on page view. Where we link out to our social media profiles (Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter), these are ordinary links that open in a new tab — no content from those platforms loads on our Site, and they set no cookies here. Once you follow such a link, that platform's own privacy and cookie policies apply.
Because the Site sets only essential functional cookies, there is no consent banner to manage. If you wish, you can still control or delete cookies through your own browser settings — most browsers let you block or remove cookies via their Help or Privacy menus. Please note that disabling all cookies may stop parts of the Site working correctly.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy at https://www.merits.ie/privacy-policy/, which explains how we handle personal data more generally, including information you send us through our contact form.
For any question about this Cookie Policy, contact:
County Kildare Community Network Company CLG (t/a MERITS) Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Ireland Email: joinus@merits.ie Phone: +353 45 818 960
If you have a concern about how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish supervisory authority, the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).
