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Cookie Notice ๐Ÿช

This notice explains how CalyxStudio uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

CalyxStudio Ltd. ("CalyxStudio," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to transparency about how we collect and use data related to your interactions with our website at www.calyxstudio.ie. This Cookie Notice provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

CalyxStudio Ltd. is a company registered in Ireland, with its registered office at 42 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 YX88, Ireland. Our Company Registration Office number is 634218. We operate as the data controller for any personal data collected through cookies on our website.

This Cookie Notice should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle your personal data. If you have questions about this notice, please contact us at [email protected].

2. 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 to make websites work properly, to improve efficiency, and to provide reporting information to site owners. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain pieces of information about your visit, such as your preferred language or settings.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CalyxStudio) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by external services, such as analytics, advertising, or interactive content. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognise your device both when you visit our website and when you visit certain other websites.

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies, such as local storage (including localStorage and sessionStorage), which function similarly to cookies in that they store small amounts of data on your device. Where we refer to "cookies" in this notice, we include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons and are essential for our website to operate. These are referred to as "strictly necessary" or "essential" cookies. Other cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Still others allow us to remember your preferences and personalise your experience.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data. We do not sell any data gathered through cookies to third parties. The specific types of cookies we use and their purposes are described in detail in Section 4 below.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

The following table describes the categories of cookies we use on our website, along with their specific purposes and retention periods.

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, accessibility, and network management. You cannot opt out of these cookies because the website cannot function properly without them.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
calyxCookieConsent Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected) so the cookie banner is not shown repeatedly. Persistent (localStorage)
calyxPopupDismissed Remembers whether you have dismissed the promotional popup during your current browser session to avoid repeated interruptions. Session (sessionStorage)
calyxLang Stores your selected language preference so the site can display content in your chosen language on return visits. Persistent (localStorage)

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about the number of visitors, the pages they visit, how long they spend on each page, and how they arrived at the site. This data is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it does not directly identify individual users. We use this information to improve our website's performance, content, and user experience.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. 13 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state across page loads. 13 months
_gid Google Analytics Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited within a 24-hour period. Used for analytics reporting. 24 hours

Analytics cookies are only set if you click "Accept" on our cookie consent banner. If you click "Reject," these cookies will not be placed on your device.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the purpose of displaying advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies are set by third-party advertising partners and may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Meta to deliver advertising products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Stores a unique browser and device identifier. 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to understand user interaction with the website by generating analytical data. Helps measure conversion tracking. 3 months

Marketing cookies are only set if you click "Accept" on our cookie consent banner. They are never placed without your explicit consent.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the European Union's ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC), transposed into Irish law by Statutory Instrument No. 336 of 2011 (the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011), and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Essential cookies (as described in Section 4 above) do not require your consent because they are strictly necessary for the website to function. These cookies are placed under the legal basis of legitimate interest and contractual necessity.

Analytics and marketing cookies are only placed after you have given your informed consent by clicking "Accept" on our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and reloading the website, or by using the cookie management options described in Section 7 below.

6. Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This banner presents you with two clear options:

  • Accept: By clicking "Accept," you consent to the use of all cookie categories described in this notice, including analytics and marketing cookies. Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage so that the banner does not appear again on subsequent visits.
  • Reject: By clicking "Reject," only essential cookies (which are necessary for the website to function) will be used. No analytics or marketing cookies will be placed on your device. Your rejection preference is also stored so the banner does not reappear.

The banner does not block access to the website content. You can browse freely before making a choice. However, until you make a selection, only essential cookies will be active.

7. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies beyond our consent banner. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section of your browser. Here is how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies when you close the browser.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security. Under "Cookies and Site Data," you can choose to block cookies and manage individual site permissions.
  • Safari: Go to Preferences, then Privacy. You can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, or manage website data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings, then Cookies and Site Permissions, then Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data. You can block or allow cookies and clear existing data.

To reset your cookie consent preferences on our website specifically, you can clear your browser's local storage for www.calyxstudio.ie. After doing so, the cookie consent banner will appear again on your next visit, and you can make a fresh choice.

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, which is available free of charge from Google.

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended if essential cookies are blocked.

8. Third-Party Cookies and External Services

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance the functionality and performance of our site. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

  • Google Analytics (by Google LLC): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Google may transfer data to servers outside the European Economic Area, but does so under Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
  • Meta Pixel (by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.): If you consent to marketing cookies, we may use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. Meta processes this data in accordance with its own data policy.

We do not control the cookies set by these third parties and are not responsible for their data collection practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers for more information about how they handle data collected through cookies.

9. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to traditional HTTP cookies, our website uses your browser's local storage and session storage mechanisms. These technologies serve similar functions to cookies but are stored differently in your browser. Local storage data persists until it is explicitly cleared by you or by us through our website's code. Session storage data is automatically deleted when you close your browser tab or window.

We use local storage for the following purposes:

  • Storing your cookie consent preference (so the cookie banner remembers your choice)
  • Storing your language preference (so the site displays in your selected language)

We use session storage for:

  • Recording whether you have dismissed a promotional popup during your current browsing session

You can clear local storage and session storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing all website data in your browser settings.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers allow you to send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal to websites you visit. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals in a standardised way. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner as described in this notice. We will continue to monitor developments around DNT and update our practices accordingly.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

12. Changes to This Cookie Notice

We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this notice.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will re-present the cookie consent banner to you so that you can review your preferences. We encourage you to review this notice periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.

13. Your Rights Under GDPR

Where cookies collect personal data, you have certain rights under the GDPR, including:

  • Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you that has been collected through cookies.
  • Right to erasure: You may request that we delete the personal data we hold about you. You can also delete cookies directly through your browser settings.
  • Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data collected through cookies, particularly for marketing purposes.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by adjusting your browser settings.
  • Right to lodge a complaint: If you believe we are not handling your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), the supervisory authority in Ireland. Their website is www.dataprotection.ie.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 14 below.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Notice, our use of cookies, or your data rights, please do not hesitate to contact us:

CalyxStudio Ltd.

42 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 YX88, Ireland