Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 29, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Sinead Guilfoyle Art ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, sineadguilfoyleart.ie.

Our website is hosted by Hostinger. We are committed to transparency regarding the technologies used to operate our site and protect your privacy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are commonly used to make websites work efficiently and to provide certain functionalities.

How We Use Cookies

Our website primarily uses cookies that are strictly necessary for its security, functionality, and the services provided by our hosting company, Hostinger.

No Additional Analytics or Tracking: We have not implemented any additional analytics, marketing, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies on our website beyond those strictly required for its essential operation by our hosting provider.
Essential Cookies Deployed by Hosting: Any cookies you may encounter are primarily deployed by Hostinger as part of their standard hosting infrastructure to ensure the security, stability, and proper functioning of the website. These may include cookies for:
- Security (e.g., bot protection): To identify and mitigate malicious automated activity.
- Core Functionality: To ensure smooth navigation or essential site features (like maintaining a secure session).
- Load Balancing: To distribute website traffic efficiently.
Data Collection: These essential cookies generally do not collect personal data that directly identifies you, nor do they track your Browse habits across different websites for marketing or analytical purposes. They are focused on maintaining the operational integrity of the website.

Consent for Cookies

Under EU and Irish data protection laws (including the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR), cookies that are strictly necessary for the provision of a service explicitly requested by the user, or for essential security and operational purposes of the website, do not require prior consent.

Since any cookies used on sineadguilfoyleart.ie fall under this "strictly necessary" category, as they are fundamental for the security and core functionality provided by our hosting, we do not require your explicit consent to place them on your device.

Managing Cookies (General Information)

While the cookies we use are essential for our website's security and operation, most web browsers allow you to control and manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser.

Please be aware that disabling strictly necessary cookies in your browser settings may affect the security and functionality of this and other websites you visit, potentially hindering your ability to browse correctly.

For general information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers, you can visit their respective support pages

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: studio@sineadguilfoyleart.ie

Get in Touch

I’d love to hear from you! Reach out for inquiries about artwork, commissions, or if you just want to chat about art.

We’re happy to ship worldwide! Please contact us with your location and the artwork you are interested in. We will provide you with a personalised shipping quote.

Contact

Phone: +353 86 2380063

EMAIL: studio@sineadguilfoyleart.ie