Cookie Policy
Effective as of 30th April 2021
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please review the “Last Updated” note at the top of this page. Changes in this Cookie Policy will be effective from the date that it is available on our website (ward.)
Cookies are small pieces of information, stored in simple text files, placed on your computer or internet enabled device by a web site. Typically, cookies are used to ease navigation through the website. Cookies can be read by the web site on your subsequent visits. In addition, the information stored in a cookie may relate to your browsing habits on the web page, or a unique identification number so that the website can remember you on your return visit.
We use first party and third party cookies to make this website easier to use and to support its functionality. Cookies also provide us with information on how our website is used so that we can ensure it is up to date, relevant and as error free as possible.
By using our website you are agreeing to our use of strictly necessary cookies and any other cookies you agree to on our cookie notice. Where use of this website results in Personal Information being collected through cookies, Ward’s Privacy Policy applies alongside this Policy.
A full list of cookies on our website is available at the end of the page.
Strictly necessary cookies are always on but you can accept or reject the other types of cookies on our website. In addition, you can disable cookies through your browser. If you choose not to accept all cookies, your experience of our website will be affected by this and you may not be able to access certain services or functions on the website. For example, video content will not run without acceptance of Functional Cookies.
We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work, as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies: These cookies improve how the website works. They permit us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the website. They allow us to see which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not enable these cookies, we will not know that you have visited our site.
Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through the website by advertising partners. They may be used be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. These cookies do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not enable these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by Ward or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly on the website. More information about third party cookies can be found in the relevant third party website.
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
Cookie Subgroup | Cookie Name | Cookie Used | Expiry |
---|---|---|---|
Ward.ie | OptanonAlertBoxClosed | 1st party | 1 year |
Ward.ie | Eupubconsent | 1st party | 7979 years |
Ward.ie | OptanonConsent | 1st party | 1 year |
Ward.ie | cfduid | 3rd party | 1 month |
Ward.ie | cfduid | 3rd party | 1 month |
Cookie Subgroup | Cookie Name | Cookie Used | Expiry |
---|---|---|---|
Ward.ie | _ga | 1st party | 2 years |
Ward.ie | _gat_UA | 1st party | A few seconds |
Ward.ie | _gid | 1st party | 1 day |
Ward.ie | __hssrc | 1st party | Session |
Ward.ie | __hssc | 1st party | A few seconds |
Ward.ie | __hstc | 1st party | 1 year |
Cookie Subgroup | Cookie Name | Cookie Used | Expiry |
---|---|---|---|
Bing.com | MUID | 3rd party | 1 year |
Hubspot.com | OptanonConsent | 1st party | 1 year |
Hubspot.net | OptanonConsent | 3rd party | 1 year |
Hsforms | cfduid | 3rd party | 1 month |
Microsoft.com | MSO, MC1 | 3rd party | A few seconds, 1 year |
Cbing.com | SRM_B | 3rd party | A year |
Hscta.net | cfduid | 3rd party | 1 month |
hs-scripts.com | MSO, MC1 | 3rd party | 1 month |
Forms.hsforms.com | Embed/v3/counters.gif | 3rd party | Session |
Doubleclick.net | IDE, test_cookie | 3rd party | 1 year, a few seconds |
Youtube.com | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, CONSENT, GPS, yt-remote-cast-installed, yt-remote-connected-devices, yt-remote-device-id, yt-remote-fast-check-period, yt-remote-session-app, yt-remote-session-name | 3rd party | 6 months, session, 17 years, a few seconds, session, persistent, persistent, session, session, session |
Cookie Subgroup | Cookie Name | Cookie Used | Expiry |
---|---|---|---|
Ward.ie | Hubspotutk | 1st party | 1 year |
c.office.com | ANONCHK, SM | 3rd party | A few seconds, session |
Forms.office.com | MSFPC,DcLcid,RequestVerificationToken, AADNonce.forms | 3rd party | 1 year, 3 months, session, session |
Hs-scripts.com | cfduid | 3rd party | 1 month |
Hs-analytics.net | cfduid | 3rd party | 1 month |
Login.hirelocker.com | ASLBSA | 3rd party | Session |
Hirelocker.com | ASLBSACORS, _ga, _gid, _gat, View2-3770 | 3rd party | Session, 2 years, 1 day, a few seconds, a few seconds. |