Last Updated: 1 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how maxg.ie (the official website of Max Glogowski) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Similar technologies include web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage, which function in comparable ways to cookies.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preference (accepted/declined) | 1 year |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. If you accept analytics cookies, they help us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and where they come from.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term identifier) | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" on the cookie banner. They are not set if you click "Decline".
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences across visits. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Estimates user bandwidth on pages with embedded YouTube videos | 6 months |
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos | Session |
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. We do not control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them:
When you first visit maxg.ie, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Browser-specific cookie controls can usually be found in the browser's "Settings" or "Preferences" menu. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of this website.
Under the ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law) and GDPR:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: