This policy explains what cookies are, which ones GemTees.com and GemTees.ie use, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website operators about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not harmful. They cannot execute programmes or deliver viruses. They simply allow a website to recognise your device on return visits or to store small pieces of information locally on your browser.
Similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage are also used on this Website. These store data directly in your browser rather than sending it to a server, and are cleared when you delete your browser data or, in the case of sessionStorage, when you close your browser tab.
Cookies on GemTees.com and GemTees.ie are set by:
The following table sets out the categories of cookies and similar technologies used on this Website:
| Name / Type | Category | Purpose | Duration | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Strictly Necessary | Maintain basic website functionality during your visit | Session (deleted on browser close) | Not required |
| plannerTourSeen (sessionStorage) |
Functional | Remembers whether you have seen the trip planner onboarding tour so it is not shown again in the same session | Session (deleted on tab close) | Not required |
| Trip planner state (localStorage) |
Functional | Stores your in-progress trip itinerary locally in your browser so your work is preserved if you reload the page. This data never leaves your device. | Persistent until you clear browser data | Not required |
| Analytics cookies | Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the Website — pages visited, time on site, referral source. Used to improve the Website experience. | Up to 13 months | Consent required |
| CartoDB / map tile cookies | Third-Party | Set by CartoDB when map tiles are loaded for the Trip Planner and course maps. May include session identifiers used for rate limiting and tile delivery. | Session | Consent required |
| Google Fonts | Third-Party | Typography fonts are loaded from Google Fonts servers. Google may set cookies or log IP addresses as part of this request. | Up to 1 year | Consent required |
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking. We do not share cookie data with advertisers or ad networks.
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used when you visit this Website:
Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Website functions:
Opt-out tools — For third-party analytics cookies, you may be able to opt out directly via the provider's opt-out mechanism. Where we use Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
localStorage and sessionStorage — These can be cleared via your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data. In Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data.
Where cookies require your consent under applicable law (including the ePrivacy Regulations and the GDPR), we will seek that consent before placing such cookies on your device. Strictly necessary and functional cookies do not require consent as they are essential to the operation of the Website or serve a legitimate interest that is not overridden by your rights.
You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described above. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before withdrawal.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or changes in applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Rise Investments Limited
GemTees.com / GemTees.ie
privacy@gemtees.com