Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how GCAS College Dublin Limited — The Global Centre for Advanced Studies (“GCAS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at gcas.ie (the “Website”). By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.

How We Use Cookies

GCAS uses cookies to:

• Ensure our Website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors use our Website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze Website traffic and performance
• Provide relevant content and information about our programs

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not function properly without them.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors use our Website. This includes the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and how long they spend on each page. This information helps us improve our Website and your experience. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

• Google Analytics – for website analytics and performance tracking
• YouTube – for embedded video content
• Social Media Platforms – for social sharing functionality (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter)
• Gravity Forms – for form functionality

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time:

• Session Cookies – These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies – These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from a few days to several years) or until you delete them.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please Note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Your Rights Under GDPR

As GCAS is based in Ireland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed about how your data is used
• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

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