Cookie Policy
EarlyO — Connecting Early Years Talent in Ireland Last updated: June 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary (no consent required)
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Supabase | Authentication JWT — keeps you logged in | Session |
sb-refresh-token | Supabase | Refreshes your auth session automatically | 7 days |
earlyo-csrf | EarlyO | CSRF protection | Session |
2.2 Functional (no consent required)
These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
earlyo-role | EarlyO | Remembers whether you're a Candidate or Employer | 30 days |
earlyo-cookie-consent | EarlyO | Stores your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
2.3 Analytics (consent required)
We use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how people use the platform. No personal data is sent to third parties for analytics.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_vercel_analytics | Vercel Analytics | Aggregate page view and performance data | Session |
Note: If you are evaluating a third-party analytics provider (e.g. Plausible, Fathom, PostHog), update this section before launch. These are privacy-friendly alternatives that do not require consent under ePrivacy Directive rules if configured correctly.
2.4 Marketing / Third-Party (consent required)
We do not currently use third-party marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request fresh consent.
3. How to Manage Cookies
Via our Cookie Banner: When you first visit EarlyO, a banner will ask for your consent to analytics cookies. You can accept or decline. You can change your choice at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
Via your browser: You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent login and core features from working.
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4. Cookie Consent Records
We store a record of your consent choice (accepted/declined analytics) against your session, without linking it to personal data unless you are logged in. If logged in, your consent preference is saved to your account.
5. Changes
If we add new cookies we will update this policy and, where required, seek fresh consent.
6. More Information
For questions about our use of cookies, contact privacy@earlyo.ie.
See also our Privacy Policy for full details of how we process personal data.
EarlyO — Connecting Early Years Talent in Ireland