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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Synergy BDS Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.synergybds.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and giving you control over your cookie preferences in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and Irish data protection law.

What Are Cookies?

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 and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting

Third-Party Cookies: Set by a different domain than the one you’re visiting

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.

Examples:

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) – these cookies are necessary for the website to function

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This information is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve how our website works.

Examples:

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and ePrivacy Directive)

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and ePrivacy Directive)

Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Cookie NameTypePurposeDurationProvider
cookie_consentEssentialRemembers user’s cookie choices6 monthsFirst-party
csrf_tokenEssentialSecurity protection for form submissions6 monthsFirst-party

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies:

Google Analytics (if applicable)
Used for website analytics
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

[Other Third-Party Service]
Privacy Policy: available on our website http://www.synergybds.com

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please check the relevant third-party websites for more information.

Your Cookie Choices

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner informing you about our use of cookies. You can:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  1. Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website
  2. Adjusting your browser settings (see below)
  3. Using opt-out links provided by third-party services

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

Popular browsers:

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and some features of our website may not function properly.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie preference settings on our website to control tracking.

Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by:

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the cookies table above. Analytics data derived from cookies is typically retained for 26 months.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: hello@synergybds.com
Post: Synergy BDS Ltd., Cloontra East, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, IRE

Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle cookies or your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission
9 Pembroke Row
Dublin 2, D02 X963
Ireland
Phone: +353 1 765 0100 or 1 800 437 737
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: http://www.dataprotection.ie