Introduction

LTT Media ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, lttmedia.ie. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we place on your device, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland). We are based in Ireland and our services are primarily directed at audiences in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by us) or "third-party cookies" (set by external services we use).

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which serve similar purposes to cookies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, which can be grouped into the following categories:

Cookie / Service	Purpose	Type	Duration
Squarespace Crumb	Essential security cookie set by Squarespace to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Required for the website to function securely.	Necessary	Session
Squarespace Session	Maintains your session state as you navigate between pages. Essential for core website functionality.	Necessary	Session
Squarespace Analytics	Collects anonymous data about how visitors use our website — pages visited, time spent, traffic sources. Helps us improve content and user experience.	Analytics	1-2 years
Firebase Realtime Database	Powers our live news feeds, weather data, and breaking news updates. Stores minimal session identifiers to sync data across page loads.	Functional	Persistent
Windy.com Embed	Embedded weather radar map on our weather pages. May set cookies for map preferences and usage analytics.	Third-Party	Varies
Open-Meteo API	Provides weather data for our Ireland weather widget. Does not typically set cookies — data is fetched serverlessly.	Functional	None
Font Awesome CDN	Loads icons used throughout our website interface. The CDN may log IP addresses for performance optimisation.	Functional	None
Google Fonts	Loads custom typography (Inter, Cinzel, Playfair Display). Google may log IP addresses when serving font files.	Functional	None
YouTube Embed	Embedded video content on our live TV and media centre pages. YouTube sets cookies for video preferences, viewing history, and advertising.	Third-Party	Up to 2 years
Social Media Widgets	Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn sharing buttons and embedded posts. These services may set cookies for tracking and advertising purposes.	Third-Party	Up to 2 years

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies — These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.

Analytics Cookies — These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

Functional Cookies — These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as live news feeds, weather widgets, and font loading. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Third-Party Cookies — These cookies are set by external services embedded on our website, such as YouTube videos, social media widgets, and weather radar maps. These services may use the data for their own purposes, including advertising and tracking.

How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit lttmedia.ie, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of your screen. This banner asks for your consent to place non-essential cookies on your device.

You can choose to Accept All cookies, or Manage Preferences to customise which types of cookies you allow. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Please note that even if you decline non-essential cookies, necessary cookies will still be placed on your device as they are required for the website to function.

How to Manage Your Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

You can also use your browser's "Private" or "Incognito" mode to browse without cookies being stored permanently. Additionally, many browsers support the Global Privacy Control signal, which we respect.

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use third-party services to enhance the functionality of our website. These services may collect data about your visit through cookies and similar technologies. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to the privacy policies of the respective services for more information:

Squarespace — Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy
Firebase (Google) — Privacy Policy | Google Privacy
YouTube (Google) — Privacy Policy
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — Privacy Policy
X (Twitter) — Privacy Policy
LinkedIn — Privacy Policy
Windy.com — Privacy Policy
Font Awesome — Privacy Policy

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties. Any data sharing is strictly limited to the technical operation of the services listed above.

Data Retention

Cookies remain on your device for varying periods depending on their type:

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain until they expire (typically 1–2 years) or until you delete them manually.
Analytics data is retained by our service providers according to their own retention policies. We do not retain individual analytics data beyond 26 months.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under EU and Irish law, you have the following rights regarding cookies and your personal data:

Right to Consent — You have the right to give or withhold consent for non-essential cookies.
Right to Withdraw Consent — You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
Right to Access — You can request information about what data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure — You can request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Object — You can object to processing of your data for analytics or marketing purposes.
Right to Complain — You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ireland.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

LTT MEDIA