BusinessClass.ie respects the privacy of all visitors to our website (i.e. our desktop and mobile sites). This Cookie Policy outlines our policy concerning the use of cookies, web beacons and similar technologies. We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect any changes in technology or legislation or our data use policies which may affect the way in which cookies and similar technologies are used by us and how you as a user, can manage them.

Cookies, web beacons and similar technologies are small text files placed in your computer, tablet, mobile or other device. These technologies may collect your device identifier (IDFA), IP address, device location or other information from or in respect of your device. This can also then be used to recognise when your device visits a particular website or app or clicks on a particular link on BusinessClass.ie and others' websites and apps or when you open emails we send you, or links in them.

More information about cookies and details of how to manage or disable them can be found on www.aboutcookies.org. If you wish to opt-out or set up your individual preferences, please click here.

The cookies, web beacons and similar technologies that are used in connection with our website and apps can be categorised as follows:

Operationally necessary
These cookies etc enable services you have specifically asked for, some examples of these include:

• Identifying you as being signed in to BusinessClass.ie and keeping you logged in throughout your visit.
• Remembering certain selections that you have done while browsing BusinessClass.ie Site

These cookies etc don't usually contain any personally identifiable information and are typically set by BusinessClass.ie or partners chosen by BusinessClass.ie to provide specific services.

Performance related
These cookies, web beacons etc are used to collect statistical information about visitors of our websites and the pages they view, as well as whether you open emails we send you, or links in them. These cookies, web beacons etc don't collect information that identifies a visitor by name. We use these cookies to understand what content is popular which helps us to improve our website, apps and marketing communications.

All information these cookies, web beacons etc collect is aggregated and used on a depersonalised basis, unless you have signed up to marketing communications or BusinessClass.ie Sign In.

We also use Google Analytics which is an analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). The information stored in the cookie is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States and then used to evaluate visitors' use of our website and to compile statistical reports on website activity for us. You can find out more information about Google Analytics here. Further information on Google Analytics, including how to opt-out, is also available here at the Google Analytics Help Centre.

Functional related
These cookies, web beacons etc allow the website or app to remember choices you make and provide enhanced and more personal features.

Some examples of such features include:

• Remembering your preferences and settings such as redirect to mobile version of the site when you are browsing with a smart phone
• If you have an BusinessClass.ie account, a cookie or other similar technology lets us remember your user name and email address so you don't have to enter it again

Targeting and advertising related
These cookies, web beacons etc are used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website, page or app; this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. In some cases, these ad networks may send you ads on our behalf after you leave our website, social media pages or apps, including where you start but don't complete a purchase, registration or similar action. Often targeting or advertising cookies etc will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation.

Other third party cookies
Some cookies etc that have been set on our websites are not related to BusinessClass.ie or our partners. When you visit a page with content embedded from, for example, YouTube or Facebook or social media widgets like the Facebook like button, these service providers may use their own cookies etc. We do not control the use of these cookies etc and cannot access them due to the way that these technologies work, as they can only be accessed by the party who originally set them. You should check the third party websites for more information about these cookies etc.