Cookie Policy — Safetynet Primary Care

Last updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Safetynet Primary Care ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.primarycaresafetynet.ie (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy provides you with clear information about cookies, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC (as amended), and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, local storage, and device fingerprinting. For the purposes of this policy, we refer to all such technologies collectively as "cookies".

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies, which are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website, do not require consent.

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Decline non-essential cookies

• Manage your cookie preferences in detail

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are necessary 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 cannot function without them.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our Website's performance and user experience. These cookies are only placed with your consent.

4.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our Website. Should this change in the future, this policy will be updated, and your consent will be sought before any such cookies are placed.

4.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your cookie preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third parties. We use the following third-party services, which may place cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring. Google's privacy policy can be found at policies.google.com/privacy

• YouTube: If you view embedded videos, YouTube may place cookies. We use YouTube's Privacy Enhanced Mode where possible.

• Social Media Platforms: If you use social sharing features, the respective platforms may place cookies.

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to accept or decline cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may help:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies

• Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies

• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/cookies

Please note: If you disable cookies, some parts of our Website may not function correctly.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

9. Data Controller

The data controller for this Website is:

Safetynet Primary Care

60 Amiens Street

Dublin 1, D01 E086

Ireland

Email: info@primarycaresafetynet.ie

Phone: 01 233 6990

10. Complaints

If you have any concerns about our use of cookies or the handling of your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland's supervisory authority:

Data Protection Commission

21 Fitzwilliam Square South

Dublin 2, D02 RD28

Ireland

Website: www.dataprotection.ie

Phone: +353 (0)1 765 0100 / 1800 437 737

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: