Cookies Policy
Effective date: 6 October 2025
1) Who we are
This Cookies Policy explains how Future Focused Solutions (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.futurefocusedsolutions.ie (the “Site”).
Data Controller: Future Focused Solutions
Registered address:
Beechpark, Murrintown Co. Wexford
Contact: +353-86-6077538
2) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner. We also use similar technologies (such as pixels, tags and local storage); together we call these “cookies”.
3) How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
enable core Site functionality and security;
remember your preferences (e.g., language, consent choices);
understand how the Site is used (analytics and performance);
(optional) deliver and measure marketing on our Site and other sites.
4) Legal basis
Under the ePrivacy Regulations and GDPR, we only set strictly necessary cookies without consent. All other cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising) are used only if you consent via our cookie banner/preferences. You can withdraw consent at any time (see Section 7).
5) Cookies we use
The specific cookies in use may change from time to time. We will keep this list updated.
A. Strictly necessary (no consent required)
Used to provide the Site and its features. Blocking them may break the Site.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _cf_bm / __cf_dc (example) | Cloudflare | Security & bot management | 30 mins | 1st/3rd party, HTTP |
| cookie_consent (example) | Future Focused Solutions | Stores your consent choices | 6–12 months | 1st party, HTTP |
B. Preferences (consent)
Remember choices such as language or region.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| site_lang (example) | Future Focused Solutions | Saves language setting | 6 months | 1st party, HTTP |
C. Analytics & performance (consent)
Help us understand traffic and improve the Site.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* (example—remove if not used) | Google Analytics | Usage statistics & session data | 13 months (EU) | 1st/3rd party, HTTP |
| _gid (example) | Google Analytics | Page views | 24 hours | 1st/3rd party, HTTP |
D. Advertising/marketing (consent)
Used to show relevant ads and measure effectiveness.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp (example—remove if not used) | Meta (Facebook) | Ad delivery & retargeting | 3 months | 1st/3rd party, HTTP |
| li_fs, li_gc (example) | Ad insights & conversions | up to 6 months | 3rd party, HTTP | |
| YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE (example) | YouTube | Embedded video performance/ads | session / up to 6 months | 3rd party, HTTP |
Note: Replace the examples above with your actual cookies after auditing. If you don’t use a tool listed here, delete its row.
6) Third-party cookies & international transfers
Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g., analytics or ad partners). These providers may process data outside the EEA. Where that occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses). For more information, review the privacy policies of those providers.
7) Managing your cookie preferences
Consent banner & preferences: On your first visit, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the Site footer.
Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Doing so may affect Site functionality.
Global signals: Where supported, we will respect applicable browser signals that express your cookie preferences.
8) Cookie retention
Cookies persist for the durations indicated in the tables above. Functional records of your consent choices are kept for compliance purposes for up to 24 months (or as required by law).
9) Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our cookies or legal requirements. Material changes will be highlighted on this page. Please review this Policy regularly.
10) Contact us
Questions or requests about cookies or privacy?
Email: derek@fufoso.com
