Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 07 October 2025 | Applies to: Ireland & United Kingdom
Introduction
FPS Structures (‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use technology on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on https://fpsstructures.com/, and your rights regarding cookie usage.
This policy applies to all visitors based in Ireland and the United Kingdom. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile 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 site is being used.
Cookies are stored by your web browser and may be retrieved by our website or by trusted third-party services we use on your subsequent visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
FPS Structures uses the following categories of cookies on our website:
Essential / Functional Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.
Analytics & Statistics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymised data including:
- Which pages are visited most frequently
- How long visitors spend on each page
- Where visitors come from (country, device, source)
- How visitors navigate through the site
This information helps us continually improve our website experience for users in Ireland and the UK. The data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.
Google Analytics cookies used on this site include:
- _ga – Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _ga_* – Maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
- _gid – Distinguishes users for 24 hours (expires after 24 hours)
- _gat – Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
Marketing / Tracking Cookies
At this time, FPS Structures does not use marketing or advertising tracking cookies. Should this change in future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly and your consent will be sought where required.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by trusted third-party services that we have integrated to improve the functionality and performance of our site. Currently, this includes:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com) Website traffic and user behaviour analysis
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy for more information on how they handle your data.
Managing & Controlling Cookies
You have full control over the cookies placed on your device. You can manage, restrict, or delete cookies at any time using the following methods:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before a cookie is placed
Please note that restricting or disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/content/cookies
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)
As a resident of Ireland or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:
- Right to be Informed – You have the right to know what data is being collected and why
- Right of Access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure – You can request the deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing – You can ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability – You can request your data in a portable format
- Right to Object – You can object to certain types of data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 8 below. We will respond to all requests within 30 days in accordance with GDPR and UK GDPR obligations.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit https://fpsstructures.com/, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking ‘Accept All Cookies’ you consent to the use of all cookie categories described in this policy. You may also choose to accept only essential cookies.
You can withdraw or update your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by adjusting your browser settings as described in Section 5.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
FPS Structures reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of the policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please do not hesitate to contact us:
FPS Structures
Clonboyher, Carrigallen,
Co. Leitrim, H12 RY10
Ireland
Website: https://fpsstructures.com/
Email: info@fpsstructures.com
Phone: +353 87 168 3743
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority:
- Ireland: Data Protection Commission – www.dataprotection.ie
- United Kingdom: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – www.ico.org.uk