Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
This policy explains what cookies PensionsPortal.ie sets, why we set them, and how you can manage your preferences. We are committed to transparency and comply with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) guidance on cookies and the EU ePrivacy Directive.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit. PensionsPortal.ie also uses browser localStorage (a similar technology) to store your consent preferences.
Cookie categories we use
Strictly Necessary
These are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Name / Key | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token | Authenticates your logged-in session | Session / 30 days |
next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
__Secure-next-auth.callback-url | Stores the page to return to after login | Session |
silktide-consent (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent choices | 180 days |
Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to understand aggregate patterns of how the site is used — which pages are visited, how performance compares over time. No personal data is shared with third-party advertising networks.
| Tool | Data collected | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Page views, referrer, country (aggregated) | 90 days |
Analytics are only loaded after you accept them. If you reject or withdraw analytics consent, Vercel Analytics will not load.
Marketing
No marketing or advertising cookies are currently set on PensionsPortal.ie. This category is reserved for future use and will only be activated with your explicit consent.
How to manage your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking or via the cookie icon that appears after closing the banner.
You can also refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.
Third-party resources
PensionsPortal.ie loads a status-page script from pensionportalai.statuspage.io (Atlassian). This is loaded lazily and does not set tracking cookies.
Consent expiry
Your consent preferences are stored for a maximum of 180 days. After that period, you will be asked to review your preferences again — in line with DPC guidance.
Your rights
Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. For questions about how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Notice.
For guidance on cookies and your rights, visit the Irish Data Protection Commission.
Contact
Questions about this policy? [email protected]