Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 March 2026
This policy explains how Irish Finance uses cookies and similar technologies. We keep cookie usage to a minimum and do not use any advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information to site operators. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these cookies under the ePrivacy Directive.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __Secure-session | Authentication session token. Keeps you signed in. | Session / 30 days |
| __Secure-csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection token. | Session |
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preference. | 1 year |
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference. | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use PostHog (hosted on PostHog Cloud EU in Frankfurt, Germany) for product analytics. These cookies help us understand how people use the Service so we can improve it. Analytics cookies are set only with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog analytics — tracks page views, feature usage, and session data to help us improve the product. | 1 year |
PostHog data is stored on EU servers (Frankfurt). IP addresses are masked (truncated) before storage and are not stored in their complete form. PostHog does not use IP addresses to identify individual users. No personal data is shared with third parties for advertising purposes.
2.3 Advertising Cookies
We do not use any advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies.
Irish Finance does not serve advertisements, does not share data with ad networks, and does not use social media tracking pixels.
3. How to Manage Cookies
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Irish Finance, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline analytics cookies. Essential cookies are always active as they are required for the Service to function.
If you select “Essential Only” in our cookie consent banner, we will not initialise analytics cookies or send any usage data to PostHog. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find cookie controls in your browser's “Settings” or “Preferences” menu. Common options include:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Configure cookie behaviour per website
- Automatically delete cookies when you close your browser
For more information on managing cookies in specific browsers:
3.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to sign in or use authenticated features of the Service. If you disable analytics cookies, it will not affect your ability to use the Service — you will simply not be included in our anonymised usage statistics.
4. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, the Service may use browser local storage and session storage for:
- Caching application state for faster loading (TanStack Query cache)
- Storing user interface preferences (e.g. sidebar state, dashboard layout)
- Offline receipt queue (mobile app) — images are queued locally and uploaded when connectivity is restored
Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless it is part of the Service's normal operation (e.g. syncing queued receipts).
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If we introduce new categories of cookies (e.g. marketing cookies), we will seek your consent before setting them.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Irish Finance — Privacy
Email: privacy@cecurlabs.dev
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy — full details on data collection, processing, and your GDPR rights
- Terms of Service — conditions for using the Service