Last Updated: 3 June 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time, improving your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Tattoo Mania Studio uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay)
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalised experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. This helps us improve our website and user experience. Google Analytics sets cookies that collect information such as:

• The pages you visit
• How long you spend on each page
• How you arrived at our site
• What you click on while browsing the site

Google Analytics cookies we use include:

• _ga — Distinguishes users (expires after 2 years)
• _ga_* — Used to persist session state (expires after 2 years)
• _gid — Distinguishes users (expires after 24 hours)

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google's documentation.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services, including:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (see above)
• WhatsApp: If you click to message us via WhatsApp, WhatsApp may set cookies
• Instagram: If you click through to our Instagram profile, Instagram may set cookies
• Google Maps: If you view our location map, Google Maps may set cookies

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

5. Cookie Duration

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "session" or "persistent" cookie:

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them (e.g., Google Analytics cookies expire after 26 months)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help menu for instructions
• Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit functionality.

7. Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: contact@tattoomaniastudio.com
• Phone: +353 83 095 0582
• Address: 20 Northgate Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland N37 E4H5

This Cookie Policy complies with the EU Cookie Directive (ePrivacy Directive) and the GDPR.