Cookie Policy
Last updated 25 September 2026
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies such as local storage work the same way, and we treat them the same in this policy. We use them to keep the site secure and working, and, only with your permission, to understand how the site is used.
2. Your choices
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be switched off, because without them our forms, spam protection and security checks stop working, and remembering your cookie choice itself relies on one. Under GDPR and the ePrivacy rules these are exempt from consent, which is why you will not see a "Reject All" button: it would be misleading. Instead you can choose Essential Only, which refuses every optional cookie, or turn Analytics and Marketing on individually.
Analytics and marketing cookies are switched off by default and are only set after you opt in. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time:
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
Strictly Necessary
Always onNeeded for the site to work, security checks on our forms, spam and abuse protection, and remembering your cookie choice. These are always on and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent-preferences | LifeCoachOla | Stores your cookie choices so we do not ask again on every visit. | 12 months (local storage) |
| __cf_bm / cf_clearance | Cloudflare Turnstile | Verifies that form submissions come from a real person and blocks automated spam. | 30 minutes to 12 months |
| Rate-limit identifiers | LifeCoachOla (Upstash) | Limits how many times a form can be submitted from one connection, to prevent abuse. | Up to 1 hour |
Analytics
Off until you allow itHelps us understand which pages are useful and where visitors get stuck, so we can improve the site. Google Analytics is not loaded until you allow this category.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics | Counts visits and page views and distinguishes returning visitors, in aggregate. | Up to 24 months |
Marketing
Off until you allow itLets us measure whether an advert or social post led someone to enquire and, where configured, support campaign attribution or relevant advertising. Advertising pixels are not loaded until you allow this category.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising & conversion identifiers | Measures which campaigns lead to enquiries and limits how often an advert is shown. | Up to 24 months | |
| _fbp / _fbc | Meta (Facebook and Instagram) | Measures visits, enquiries and checkout starts from Facebook and Instagram advertising, when Marketing cookies are accepted. | Up to 3 months |
| _ttp / ttcsid_* / ttclid | TikTok | Measures campaign visits and website events for TikTok advertising, attribution and optimisation. TikTok Pixel is only allowed to load after Marketing consent is granted. | Up to 13 months |
4. Advertising and social media technologies
Meta (Facebook and Instagram): LifeCoachOla uses Meta advertising across Facebook and Instagram. The Meta Pixel is treated as Marketing and is loaded only after Marketing consent. It is used for limited advertising measurement, attribution and campaign optimisation.
Google: Google Analytics is loaded only after Analytics consent. Google advertising and conversion features, where configured, are controlled by Marketing consent and Google Consent Mode signals.
TikTok: LifeCoachOla uses TikTok Pixel for advertising measurement, attribution and optimisation. It is treated as Marketing and does not load before Marketing consent. TikTok Pixel may use identifiers such as _ttp, ttcsid_* and ttclid.
Choosing Essential Only prevents optional Analytics and Marketing technologies from loading. You can reopen Cookie Preferences from the footer at any time to change or withdraw your choice.
5. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop parts of this site, particularly our enquiry and application forms, from working properly.
6. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email info@lifecoachola.ie. See also our Privacy Policy.