Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 17 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Green-House Renewables, trading as GH Heat Pumps (“we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website gh-heatpumps.ie (the “Website”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website operators. Cookies may be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies. These cookies do not require your consent.
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. This data is used in aggregate form to improve the performance and usability of our Website. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services. These may include:
- Google Analytics: for website traffic analysis and performance reporting
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube): for social sharing features and embedded content
- Advertising platforms: for remarketing and audience targeting
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control the cookies placed by third parties.
4. Cookies We Use
Below is an overview of the main categories of cookies used on our Website:
Strictly Necessary: Session management, form functionality, security tokens.
Analytics: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — used to distinguish users and throttle request rates. Retention: up to 26 months.
Functionality: Language preferences, user interface settings.
Marketing: Advertising pixels and remarketing cookies from social media platforms and advertising networks.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Adjusting your cookie settings through the cookie consent tool on our Website (where available)
- Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Using browser-specific opt-out tools or privacy extensions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and your user experience.
5.1 Browser-Level Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Consent
In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as transposed into Irish law by S.I. No. 336 of 2011 (European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Website to function.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@gh-heatpumps.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 207 0006
Address: Deansgrange Business Park, Blackrock, Dublin
For further information about your data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy or contact the Data Protection Commission (DPC) at www.dataprotection.ie.