Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 March 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Xephylarthythron ("we", "our" or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://xephylarthythron.world (the "Website"), and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller for cookie data is:
Xephylarthythron
Kings Court, King St N
Smithfield, Dublin 7
Ireland
Email: touch@xephylarthythron.world
Phone: +353 1 874 7440
3. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended) and GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies: We do not need your consent as they are essential for the Website to function
- Analytics and marketing cookies: We require your consent before placing these cookies
5. Categories of Cookies We Use
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, load balancing, and the cookie consent banner. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not work properly without them.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
5.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our Website. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users (if analytics enabled) | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (if analytics enabled) | 24 hours |
5.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They are only placed with your consent.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Website. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.
7. Data Retention
Cookie retention periods are specified in the tables above. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using our cookie settings on the Website (click "Cookie settings" in the banner)
- Adjusting your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. Contact us at touch@xephylarthythron.world.
10. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new revision date.
11. Contact
For questions about cookies, contact us:
Xephylarthythron
Kings Court, King St N, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland
Email: touch@xephylarthythron.world
Phone: +353 1 874 7440