Last Updated: 25 February 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their sites are being used.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them). They can be set by the website you're visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on that website ("third-party cookies").
We use cookies on our website OpenReferium.info for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| or_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| or_session | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
These cookies do not require your consent under Irish and EU law because they are essential to the operation of the website.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve the website experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only placed if you have given your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by using our cookie settings.
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| or_lang_pref | Remembers your language preference | 12 months |
| or_ui_pref | Remembers your interface preferences | 12 months |
Functional cookies are only placed if you have given your consent.
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on this website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent before placing any such cookies.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Your preferences are stored in a cookie (or_cookie_consent) and will be respected on your return visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
In addition to using our cookie consent tool, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that blocking all cookies will affect website functionality. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties. The main third-party cookie provider we use is Google Analytics. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Our contact page includes an embedded Google Maps iframe. Google may set cookies in connection with this embedded content. These are subject to Google's privacy and cookie policies.
Under the ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011) as they apply in Ireland, and the GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. We rely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for analytics and functional cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: