COOKIE POLICY

Cookies and trackers are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. These files contain information that can only be read and/or modified by the publisher.

We use cookies to measure website visits, maintain contact with you, and occasionally show you quality content and advertisements. We use third-party services that may place cookies on behalf of ME Group Ireland.

The following cookies are used on the website:

Strictly necessary cookies These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only placed in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies. If this category of cookies - which stores no personal data - is blocked, some parts of the website may not work. You can refuse to use this type of cookies and delete them via your browser settings. However, you may then no longer have access to the website.

Tools:

Google Recaptcha: security service protecting websites against spam and abuse by distinguishing between human users and malicious bots More information: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/about/

Strictly necessary cookies: Purpose: Ensure optimal website functioning and secure navigation. Collected data: Session information, user preferences. Retention period: Session or maximum 13 months. Consent required: No.

Analytical cookies The website uses analytical cookies to track visitor statistics. We use the following tools:

Tools:

• Facebook Pixel: Identifies Facebook visitors
• Meta (broader): Identifies users on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) More information: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
• LinkedIn: Identifies LinkedIn visitors More information: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
• Google Analytics: Analyzes visitor statistics of our website More information: https://support.google.com/analytics/
• Google Tag Manager: Collects marketing and behavioral data on the website More information: https://tagmanager.google.com/#/home

You can choose to disable the use of analytical cookies without consequences.

Analytical cookies: Purpose: Collect information about website usage to improve functionality and remember your preferences for a personalized experience. Collected data: Visitor statistics, visited pages, language, region, other preferences. Retention period: Maximum 13 months. Consent required: Yes.

Advertising cookies The website uses advertising cookies to make online advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. We use the following tools:

Tools:

• Google Remarketing: Specific Google code for remarketing/retargeting advertisements More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Ads: Enables targeted advertisements More information: https://ads.google.com/home

You can choose to disable the use of advertising cookies. In this case, online advertisements will be less relevant to your interests.

Advertising cookies: - Purpose: Display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. Collected data: - Navigation data, interactions with advertisements. Retention period: - Maximum 13 months. Consent required: Yes.

1. On your first visit to our website, a banner informs you about the presence of cookies and asks for your preferences. You can:

• Accept All Cookies
• Reject Non-Essential Cookies
• Customize Preferences

As data controller, we may collect personal data about you through the cookies we use on the website. For more information about how your personal data is processed, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

The information collected through cookies may contain personal data. We process this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4. For questions about cookies, you can contact us via:

• Post: [Irish Address]
• Email: privacy@me-group.com
• Website: https://www.me-group.ie/contact/

We may update this Cookie Policy due to changes in legislation, technological developments, and changes in good business practices. Changes are effective as soon as they are published on the website.