Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 22 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Yiwine Xoxobo uses them on the website at yiwine-xoxobo.info, and the choices available to you regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. Our use of cookies is governed by the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 (as amended), the GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland). We are committed to transparent and lawful cookie use and to providing you with genuine, meaningful control over your preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites function, to improve efficiency, and to provide reporting information. Cookies may be "session cookies", which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies", which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies". Both types may be used on this website, subject to your consent where required.
Cookies We Use
This website uses the following categories of cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under Regulation 5(5) of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. The cookie used to store your cookie consent preferences (named "yxi_consent") is in this category. Analytics cookies, if you consent to them, allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with the website. This information is used to improve the website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated form and do not identify you personally. Preference cookies, if consented to, allow the website to remember your choices, such as your preferred language or display settings, to provide a more personalised experience.
Cookie Consent and the Legal Framework
Under the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011, as implemented in Ireland, and reinforced by the requirements of the GDPR, we are required to obtain your prior, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from this consent requirement. For all other categories of cookies, we obtain consent through our cookie consent mechanism, accessible via the "Cookie preferences" link visible on every page of this website. Consent is recorded using a first-party cookie named "yxi_consent" that stores your preferences for a period of 12 months. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie preferences" link.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You may manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie preferences" link located in the bottom-left corner of every page of this website. This will open a preference panel where you can enable or disable each category of optional cookie. Changes take effect immediately. In addition to our on-site preference tool, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers are available at the browser's help documentation. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Third-Party Cookies
Where third-party services are used on this website (such as analytics services), those services may set their own cookies on your device, subject to your consent. Third-party service providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not have direct control over third-party cookies and cannot be responsible for the content or practices of third-party services. We select third-party providers with care and require that they operate in compliance with applicable data protection law. No third-party advertising cookies or tracking cookies for commercial profiling purposes are used on this website.
Retention Periods
The "yxi_consent" cookie, which stores your cookie preferences, is retained for 12 months from the date of your last visit on which you set or updated your preferences. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent analytics cookies, where consented to, are retained in accordance with the data retention settings of the relevant analytics service, typically not exceeding 26 months. You may delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will reset your preferences on this website and prompt the cookie preference mechanism to appear again on your next visit.
Updates to This Policy and Contact
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If you have any questions about our use of cookies or about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or by post to: Yiwine Xoxobo, 12 Lower Newcastle, Galway, H91 F2N1, Ireland. Complaints regarding our cookie practices may also be directed to the Data Protection Commission of Ireland at www.dataprotection.ie. This policy was last updated on 22 June 2026.