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What is a cookie?

A “cookie” is a text file containing small amounts of information which is stored on your computer, tablet or mobile (device) when you visit a website.

There are different types of cookies which are used to do different things, such as letting you navigate from page to page on a website efficiently, remembering preferences you have given a website, and improving your overall experience. Others are used to measure the number of site visits and the most popular pages visited, and may be used to provide you with advertising which is more tailored to your interests.

Some cookies are placed on your computer only for the duration of your visit to a website and these are called “session” cookies. These automaticaly expire when you close down your browser. There is another type of cookie known as “persistent”. These cookies remain on your device for a period of time.

Please note that cookies can’t harm your computer. We don’t store personally identifiable information in cookies we create, but we do use encrypted information gathered from them to help improve your experience of this website.

We’re giving you this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, and so that you can manage cookies as required.

If you would like more information on cookies please visit: www.allaboutcookies.org/cookies/

Why do we use cookies?

The cookies we use cannot be used to identify you personally.

These pieces of information that we gather are used in the following ways:

• We use cookies that are strictly necessary to enable you to move around the site or to provide certain basic features.

• We also use cookies to help us to improve the performance of our website to provide you with a better user experience.We use a third party to monitor and analyse traffic to, from and within our website.

• some pages on this site may also contain content embedded from, for example Vimeo, which sets its own cookies to track traffic to that particular video.

Types of Cookies

First Party Cookies

First party cookies are set by the website, you are visiting and they can only be read by that site.

Third Party Cookies

Third party cookies are set by a different organisation to the owner of the website you are visiting. For example, the website might use a third party analytics company who will set their own cookie to perform this service. The website you are visiting may also contain content embedded from, for example YouTube, Vimeo or Flickr, and these sites may set their own cookies. We do not controlhow these cookies are used and you should check the relevant third party’s website for more information.

Session Cookies

Session Cookies are stored only temporarily during a browsing session and are deleted from the user’s device when the browser is closed.

Persistent Cookies

This type of cookie is saved on your computer for a fixed period and is not deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies are used where we need to know who you are for more than one browsing session.

How do I control how my browser interprets cookies?

All recent versions of browsers allow you to control how cookies are stored on your device. You can set your browser to accept or reject all cookies, or only accept certain types of cookies. Please note that some of the cookies necessary to enable you to move about the site, and if you disable them you may not be able to visit certain areas of the site or access certain content. For more information on how to control cookies please visit: www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/

Cookies Used By This Site

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. to ensure the website works correctly,

2. to remember any preferences you may have given the website, and

3. to collect anonymous data which allows us to see how people arrive at our website and which content is viewed.

Below is a list of the main cookies used by The Wolf Pack and what each is used for:

Cookie Name Expiration Time Description

_ga 2 years Used to distinguish visitors to site

_gid 24 hours Used to distinguish visitors to site

_gat 10 minutes Used to throttle request rate

__utmt 10 minutes Used to throttle request rate.

_ _utma 2 years from set/update Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and no existing __utma cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.

_ _utmb 30 mins from set/update Used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and no existing __utmb cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.

_ _ utmc End of browser session Not used in ga.js. Set for interoperability with urchin.js. Historically, this cookie operated in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine whether the user was in a new session/visit.

_ _utmz 6 months from set/update Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached your site. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.

Specific Cookies

The following cookies are used specifically on this site;

Cookie Name Expiration Time Description

euCookie 6 Months Records if you have clicked in the Cookie Notification and therefore does not display notification for 6 months.

PHPSESSID SESSION The PHPSESSID cookie is native to PHP and enables websites to store serialised state data. On the Action website it is used to establish a user session and to pass state data via a temporary cookie, which is commonly referred to as a session cookie. As the PHPSESSID cookie has no timed expiry, it disappears when the client is closed.

wordpress_test_cookie SESSION This is a test cookie, to see if cookies are enabled.

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Privacy Statement 

Engaging Dementia processes personal information to administer and conduct its training and other service related activities. The following Privacy Information is being provided to you as outlined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This document is intended to inform you of how any personal information you give us will be used, by whom and for what purpose. 

Contact Details 

If you require any information regarding Data Protection and how your data is processed by Engaging Dementia, please contact us at: 

•       Tel: 01 2608138 

•       Email: admin@engagingdementia.ie 

•       Post: Data Protection Controller, Engaging Dementia, St Mary’s Centre, 201 Merrion Road, Dublin 4. 

What information is held by Engaging Dementia?  

The information held by us may include: 

•       Data to identify you, including your contact information. This may include your place of employment, job title, email address, contact telephone number, postal address. This information may have been given to us by you, or by someone on your behalf. 

•       A history of your communications and training history with Engaging Dementia 

 

Who is the Data Controller for my data? 

Engaging Dementia is the Controller of your Personal Data held by Engaging Dementia. 

 

What is the purpose of processing my Personal Data? 

Engaging Dementia processes personal information to administer and conduct its activities. This includes training courses, conferences and workshops, products and creative arts event. 

 

We may also keep you informed of Engaging Dementia news, activities and events if you consent to this. 

 

Will anyone else receive a copy of my Personal Data? 

Your Personal Data can only be accessed by Engaging Dementia administration and data processors acting on Engaging Dementia’s behalf under contract. We have taken steps to ensure any data held with third-party data processor companies are carefully managed with appropriate technical and organisational controls to ensure the security and integrity of data in place in accordance with GDPR obligations. 

 

How long will your Personal Data be stored for? 

In its capacity as Data Controller, Engaging Dementia complies with legislation and relevant regulatory rules. It ensures that no data will be kept for any longer than is necessary to satisfy the specified purposes, as per the GDPR and other relevant legislation. Engaging Dementia has identified an appropriate data retention period for personal data based on the specific purpose for which it was originally required or provided. 

 

In exceptional circumstances Engaging Dementia may retain Personal Data after the specified period if Engaging Dementia decides that it is strictly necessary to do so where legal obligations arise, for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or otherwise in accordance with the Data Protection Commissioner guidelines.  

How can I obtain a copy of the Personal Data held by Engaging Dementia? 

You have the right to request a copy of all of your Personal Data held by Engaging Dementia, and can do so by contacting Engaging Dementia at: admin@engagingdementia.ie. This information will be provided to you within one month. 

What are my privacy rights relating to my Personal Data? 

In accordance with GDPR, you have the right to have your Personal Data updated, amended, or deleted if you so wish. You have the right to object to your Personal Data being processed and to withdraw your consent to processing. You can do so by contacting Engaging Dementia, as outlined above. 

Where can I get further information? 

Further information regarding your rights can be obtained through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, Canal House, Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois, or on the website www.dataprotection.ie 

How do I make a complaint or report a breach? 

Should you wish to make a complaint or report a possible breach in relation to your Personal Data, you can do so by emailing the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner at info@dataprotection.ie

 

 

 

Engaging Dementia, St Mary’s Centre, 201 Merrion Road, Dublin 4 

Tel: 01 260 8138   Web: www.engagingdementia.ie          Email admin@engagingdementia.ie 

Engaging Dementia is a registered charity (CHY 11839). Charity No. 20033439