Cookie Policy

Last updated: 19 February 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Think of cookies like a bookmark - they help the website remember where you've been and what you've done, so it can provide a better experience next time you visit.

Our Approach to Cookies

At Dublin Family Fun, we believe in keeping things simple and giving you control. We only use cookies that are essential for the site to work, plus optional analytics cookies (only if you agree).

We don't use marketing cookies, advertising trackers, or sell your data to anyone.

Cookies We Use

✅ Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, services you've asked for (like logging in or saving activities) wouldn't work.

Authentication Cookies

  • Provider: Supabase (our authentication service)
  • Purpose: Keep you logged in and manage your session
  • Duration: Until you log out or your session expires
  • Cookie names: Various Supabase session cookies

Cookie Consent Preference

  • Storage: Browser localStorage (not technically a cookie)
  • Purpose: Remember your cookie preferences so we don't ask you again
  • Duration: Permanent (until you clear your browser data)
  • Name: cc_cookie

You cannot disable these cookies as the website wouldn't work properly without them.

📊 Statistics Cookies (Your Choice)

These cookies help us understand how people use our website so we can make it better. They collect anonymous information about which pages are visited and which features are used.

Mixpanel Analytics

  • Provider: Mixpanel (analytics platform)
  • Purpose: Understand which features families find useful and what needs improvement
  • Data collected: Page views, clicks, feature usage (all anonymised)
  • Duration: Up to 1 year
  • Cookie names: mp_* (various Mixpanel cookies)
  • Privacy: Data is stored in EU data centers and fully anonymised

✓ You control these cookies. They're only activated if you accept them via our cookie banner.

The website works perfectly without these cookies - you won't miss out on any features if you decline them.

❌ What We Don't Use

  • ✗ Marketing cookies - We don't track you for advertising purposes
  • ✗ Social media cookies - No Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram tracking pixels
  • ✗ Advertising cookies - We don't show ads or work with ad networks
  • ✗ Cross-site tracking - We don't follow you around the internet

What About SessionStorage?

We use something called "sessionStorage" to temporarily remember your location preference when you search for nearby activities. This is different from cookies:

  • Not a cookie - It's browser storage, not a cookie file
  • Temporary - Deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • No consent needed - Because it's not persistent tracking
  • Privacy-friendly - Never leaves your device

We chose sessionStorage instead of cookies for location data to be more privacy-friendly.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Option 1: Our Cookie Settings

The easiest way to manage cookies is to use our Cookie Settings tool in the footer of every page. Click "Cookie Settings" and you can change your preferences anytime.

Option 2: Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:

What Happens If You Block Cookies?

  • Block all cookies: You won't be able to log in or save activities
  • Block statistics cookies only: The site works perfectly, we just can't see how people use it
  • Clear cookies: You'll be logged out and will need to accept cookie preferences again

Third-Party Cookies

We only use one third-party service that sets cookies:

Mixpanel

Analytics platform that helps us understand how families use our website. Only active if you accept statistics cookies.

Privacy Policy: Mixpanel Privacy Policy

EU Data Center: Yes, your data is stored in the EU

We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they're GDPR-compliant and respect your privacy.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time if we add new features or change how we use cookies. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

If we make significant changes, we'll let you know by showing the cookie banner again so you can review your preferences.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch:

Dublin Family Fun

Email: info@dublinfamilyfun.ie

For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Cookie Policy