Cookie Policy

Website: https://connemaraponysales.com Effective Date: 21 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Connemara Livestock Sales Ireland 2014 (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the Connemara Pony Sales website.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyse traffic and remember preferences.

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
  • First-Party Cookies – set by our website
  • Third-Party Cookies – set by external services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off.

They may include:

  • Security cookies
  • Session management cookies
  • Auction and payment functionality cookies
  • Cookie preference storage

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Referral sources

This information is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

Provider: Google Analytics https://policies.google.com/privacy

Functional Cookies

These cookies help improve website functionality and user experience.

They may include:

  • Video embedding cookies (YouTube)
  • Auction platform integrations
  • Preference storage

Marketing and Communication Cookies

Where applicable, third-party services such as Mailchimp may use cookies or tracking technologies related to newsletter signups and email engagement.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services including:

  • MartEye auction platform
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics
  • Mailchimp
  • YouTube embedded content
  • WordPress plugins

These services may place cookies on your device and process data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through:

  • Your browser settings
  • Our cookie consent banner

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser guidance:

  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
  • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

6. GDPR and Consent

Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Regulations, non-essential cookies will only be activated after you provide consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings option available on the website.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.

8. Contact Information

Connemara Livestock Sales Ireland 2014
Galway Road
Clifden
Co. Galway
Ireland

Email: info@connemaraponysales.com
Phone: +353 95 21861