Our Cookie Policy 🍪
Hello & Co AI Consultancy
Last updated: 26th May, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get saved on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about you and how you use them. Cookies are completely normal and harmless—they don't contain viruses or download anything to your device.
Think of cookies like a notebook that a website keeps about your visit. When you come back, the website can refer to that notebook to give you a better experience.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website to:
Make the site work properly – Some cookies are essential to keep our website functioning
Understand how people use our site – We analyze visitor behavior to improve your experience
Remember your information – If you use our contact form, we may save information to make future interactions easier
The Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function. They handle basic operations like:
Keeping your session secure
Processing information if you submit a form
Remembering your preferences (like language or accessibility settings)
What we collect: Basic session information, form data you submit
Why we need them: The website cannot work without these cookies
Storage duration: Usually during your visit, or up to 24 hours
Third parties involved: None typically, unless you use our contact form (see below)
2. Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our website. This helps us:
See which pages are most popular
Understand how long visitors spend on the site
Learn what devices and browsers people use
Identify technical problems that might occur
What we collect: Page views, time on site, device type, general location (country/city level, not your address), referring website
What we DON'T collect: Your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information
Why we need them: To improve our website and provide better content
Storage duration: Typically 26 months
Third party: Google Analytics (see more below)
3. Contact Form Cookies
If you use our contact form to get in touch, we may save:
Your email address (so we can reply to you)
Basic form data (your name, message content)
What we collect: Information you voluntarily provide in the form
Why we need them: To respond to your enquiry
Storage duration: Only as long as needed to handle your request
Third parties involved: None (we store this securely)
Third-Party Cookies & Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track how our website performs. Google may set cookies on your device.
What Google collects: Browsing activity on our site, device information, general location
What Google does NOT collect: Your personal information (unless you provide it in a form)
Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How to opt out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Your Rights
Under GDPR and Irish data protection laws, you have the right to:
Know what information is being collected – This policy explains what we collect
Access your data – We can provide copies of information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate data – You can ask us to fix incorrect information
Delete your data – You can request that we delete information about you
Withdraw consent – You can ask us to stop using your cookies anytime
To exercise any of these rights, please contact: [Your Email Address]
How to Control & Delete Cookies
Option 1: Browser Settings (All Browsers)
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
Block all cookies – However, this may break some website features
Allow cookies from specific sites – You can block certain websites while allowing others
Delete existing cookies – Clear out old cookies from your device
Below are instructions for the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
Click the Menu icon (three lines) in the top-right corner
Select Settings
Click Privacy and security on the left menu
Click Cookies and other site data
You can now:
Block all cookies – Toggle "Block all cookies"
Delete cookies – Click "Clear browsing data"
Manage exceptions – Add specific websites to allow or block lists
Mozilla Firefox
Click the Menu icon (three lines) in the top-right corner
Select Settings
Go to Privacy & Security on the left
Under "Cookies and Site Data," you can:
Manage cookies – Click "Manage Data"
Delete cookies – Click "Clear Data"
Set preferences – Choose whether to accept cookies from websites
Apple Safari
Click Safari in the top menu (if you can't see it, press Alt)
Select Settings
Go to the Privacy tab
You can now:
Manage cookies – Check "Block all cookies" to disable them
Delete cookies – Click "Manage Website Data" to see and remove specific cookies
Set preferences – Choose which types of cookies to accept
Microsoft Edge
Click the Menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner
Select Settings
Click Privacy, search, and services on the left
Under "Clear browsing data," you can:
Delete cookies – Click "Choose what to clear"
Manage cookies – Click "Manage cookies and site permissions"
Set preferences – Toggle cookie options as needed
Option 2: Opt-Out of Specific Services
Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Use the opt-out links or extensions provided by other third-party services we use
Option 3: Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. However, not all websites honour this request.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we use cookies or to comply with new regulations. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page, and material changes will be highlighted on our website.
Your continued use of our website after updates means you accept the new policy.
Questions?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or this policy, please get in touch:
Email: sam@helloandcoai.com
Business Name: Hello & Co AI Consultancy
Legal Basis
This cookie policy is provided to comply with:
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Irish Data Protection Act 2018
PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)
We take your privacy seriously and use cookies only when necessary to improve your experience or understand how our website performs.