Overview
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, maintain account security, and improve overall site performance. Below is a detailed breakdown of how and why we use these technologies, along with an itemised list of active cookies on openweb.ie.
Default Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies last for one year.
Login & Security
When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set up several cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. Logging out removes all login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data, simply indicates the post ID of the edited article, and expires after 1 day.
Cookie Categories & Inventory
| Cookie | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Identifies logged-in WordPress users and maintains their session for interface navigation. | Necessary | 2 days, or up to 14 days when “Remember Me” is selected |
| wordpress_sec | Provides security authentication for logged-in WordPress users. | Necessary | 14 days |
| wp-settings-{user_id} | Stores a user’s WordPress dashboard and administrative display preferences. | Necessary | 14 days |
| wp-settings-time-{user_id} | Records when the user’s WordPress settings were saved or updated. | Necessary | 14 days |
| nx_cookie_manager | Stores the visitor’s cookie-consent preferences. | Necessary | 14 days |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session state while the visitor browses the website. | Necessary | 14 days |
| cf_clearance | Helps Cloudflare verify trusted traffic and apply security controls. | Security | 14 days |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can modify or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time using our on-site cookie settings or by adjusting your web browser settings. Most modern web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their privacy settings; however, please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact essential site functionality and prevent secure access to administrative features.
Contact & Questions
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, technical security measures, or how your personal privacy is protected on this website, please feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected].