Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.

NotForSale.ie uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and analyze how our platform is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
• Session Management: Maintain your session state

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Preferences: Remember your settings and choices (e.g., language, region)
• User Experience: Remember which properties you've viewed

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our platform:

• Which pages are visited most frequently
• How long users spend on different pages
• Navigation patterns and user journey
• Error messages and technical issues

This information is aggregated and anonymous. We use it to improve the platform and user experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to provide functionality:

3.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a payment for a listing fee, Stripe may set cookies to:

• Process your payment securely
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Remember your payment method (if you choose)

Learn more: Stripe Privacy Policy

3.2 Uploadthing (Image Hosting)

When property images are uploaded or viewed, Uploadthing may set cookies for content delivery and optimization.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

4.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality like keeping you logged in during your visit.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for:

• Remembering your login (up to 30 days)
• Storing preferences (up to 1 year)
• Analytics tracking (up to 2 years)

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete cookies when you close the browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we limit our use of tracking technologies as described in this policy.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: