Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11.12.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Chilli Pod (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on thechillipod.ie.

It works alongside our Privacy Policy: thechillipod.ie/privacy-policy

By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of essential cookies, and you can choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve your browsing experience, and allow us to understand how people use the site.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are removed
First-party cookies – placed by this website
Third-party cookies – placed by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for:

Essential website functions

These cookies let the site load correctly and stay secure. They are required for the website to work, and you can’t disable them through our cookie banner.

Performance and analytics

These help us understand visitor activity, such as which pages are most popular.

We use this information to improve the site. Examples include Google Analytics or similar tools.

Functionality

These remember choices you make, such as language or device preferences.

Marketing (if used in future)

These cookies may help deliver relevant ads or track engagement.

If we use them, they will only load with your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Below is a general outline. The exact cookies used may vary depending on booked services or tools integrated on the site.

Essential Cookies

Enable basic functions like page loading and navigation
Maintain website security
Keep track of booking sessions

Analytics Cookies

Collect anonymous visitor data
Track site performance
Help us understand where traffic comes from

Functionality Cookies

Save user preferences
Improve overall experience

Third-party Cookies

These may be set by tools embedded on the site, such as:

Booking systems
Payment providers
Social media integrations
Analytics platforms

These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit the site, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Most browsers let you:

Block cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set rules for specific websites

Be aware that blocking essential cookies may affect how the site works.

5. Third-Party Services

Some cookies come from third parties we use for analytics, booking management, or security.

These providers may store data outside the EU/EEA, but we ensure GDPR safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place where required.

For information on how your data is handled, see our Privacy Policy:

thechillipod.ie/privacy-policy

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available at:

thechillipod.ie/cookie-policy

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact:

Email: chill@thechillipod.ie

Phone: +353 1 2325600

Address: The Chilli Pod, 97 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4, Ireland

If you’d like, I can also prepare:

a short cookie banner script,
a “human-friendly” simplified Cookie Policy for visitors,
a list of your actual cookies once your site is live.