Last Updated: 25 February 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the site.
This Cookie Policy explains how GlobalForumium uses cookies on the GlobalForumium.info website, in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in Ireland through the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This information is used to improve the website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_prefs | Stores user interface preferences | 6 months |
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads — conversion tracking | 3 months |
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
Your preference is stored in a cookie (cookie_consent) so that you are not asked again on subsequent visits. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.
In addition to the options provided by our consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of many websites, including this one. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
GlobalForumium
24 O'Connell St, Trinity Without, Waterford, X91 A891
[email protected]