Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and maintain your session.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | NextAuth authentication session | Essential | Session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | CSRF protection for authentication | Essential | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention | Essential | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session identifier | Essential | 30 minutes |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Analytics (optional) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session persistence | Analytics (optional) | 2 years |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for authentication, security, and payment processing. The platform cannot function without them. Under Irish and EU law, strictly essential cookies do not require consent.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site — which pages are visited, how long users stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve the experience.
Analytics cookies are only set after you give consent via the cookie banner. We use Google Consent Mode v2, which means Google Analytics operates in a privacy-safe mode until you accept. If you decline, no analytics cookies are placed and no personal data is collected for analytics purposes.
We do not use advertising or remarketing cookies. We do not share analytics data with third parties for advertising purposes.
Your Choices
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for liftcert.ie, which will show the consent banner again on your next visit.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or completing a payment.
Contact
Questions about cookies: info@liftcert.ie