Cookie Policy: How We Use Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. Here's how they work with TaaTransport:

• What they store: Small pieces of data like your preferences, calculator inputs, and session information
• Where they're stored: In your browser's memory or on your device's hard drive
• How long they last: Session cookies (deleted when you close browser) and persistent cookies (stay for set period)
• What they do for you: Remember your selected furniture items, save your quote, keep you logged in
• Security: Cookies cannot contain viruses, malware, or access your personal files
• Calculator specific: Help remember your moving details if you navigate between pages

We use cookies to ensure our moving calculator works smoothly and remembers your preferences.

In addition to cookies, we use these technologies to enhance your experience:

• Local Storage: Stores calculator data in your browser so your quote isn't lost
• Session Storage: Temporary storage for your current browsing session
• Pixel Tags: Tiny images that help us understand how you interact with our site
• Web Beacons: Similar to pixel tags for tracking page visits and email opens
• JavaScript Tags: Help our calculator function properly and track usage patterns
• Third-Party APIs: Google Maps for distance calculation, analytics tools

These technologies work together to provide you with accurate moving quotes and a seamless experience.

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• Calculator Functionality: Remember your selected furniture items and moving details
• User Experience: Save your preferences and settings for future visits
• Performance: Understand how our website is used to improve it
• Security: Protect your data and prevent fraudulent activity
• Analytics: See which features are most popular and how users navigate
• Marketing: Show relevant information about our services (with your consent)

Some cookies are essential for the calculator to work, while others help us improve your experience.

These cookies are required for our moving calculator to function properly:

• Session Cookie: Keeps you logged in during your visit
• CSRF Token: Security cookie that protects against cross-site request forgery
• Calculator State: Remembers your selected furniture items and inputs
• Load Balancer: Distributes traffic across our servers for faster loading
• Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• Quote ID: Temporarily stores your quote reference

Duration: Session to 1 year
Can be disabled: No - required for website to function
Example: If you disable these, the calculator won't save your inputs between pages.

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks pages visited, time spent, and user behavior (anonymized)
• Performance Monitoring: Measures page load times to identify slow pages
• Error Tracking: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
• Feature Usage: Understands which calculator features are most popular
• Traffic Sources: Shows how users found our website
• User Flow: Maps how visitors navigate through our site

Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes - via cookie settings
Example: We use this data to improve our calculator based on how people use it.

Functionality cookies enhance your user experience:

• Language Preference: Remembers if you prefer English or Irish
• Location Memory: Saves your recent addresses for quicker quotes
• Furniture Favorites: Remembers items you frequently select
• Theme Preference: Saves your display preferences
• Quote History: Allows you to access recent quotes
• Form Auto-fill: Remembers your details for faster form completion

Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes - via cookie settings
Example: If you frequently move from Dublin, we remember that for next time.

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising:

• Facebook Pixel: Helps show TaaTransport ads on Facebook/Instagram
• Google Ads: Tracks effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Retargeting: Shows you relevant moving ads after you visit our site
• Campaign Tracking: Measures which marketing campaigns are most effective
• Social Media: Enables social sharing features
• Cross-Device Tracking: Recognizes you across different devices

Duration: Up to 90 days
Can be disabled: Yes - via cookie settings
Example: You might see TaaTransport ads after visiting our calculator.

We work with trusted partners who may set cookies on our website:

• Google Maps: For accurate distance calculation between Irish addresses
• Google Analytics: For understanding website usage patterns
• Facebook: For social media integration and advertising
• Instagram: For social media presence and advertising
• Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization
• Font Awesome/Google Fonts: For displaying fonts consistently

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

Our moving calculator uses Google Maps to calculate accurate distances:

• Purpose: Calculate exact road distance between pickup and delivery
• Data collected: Addresses you enter, your IP address, location data
• Storage: Google's own cookies and servers
• Duration: As per Google's privacy policy
• Opt-out: You can disable location services in your browser
• Alternative: Distance estimates will be less accurate without Maps

By using our calculator, you consent to Google's use of this data as described in their privacy policy.

You have several options to manage cookies:

• Cookie Settings Button: Click below to open our preference center
• Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser
• Private Browsing: Use incognito/private mode
• Cookie Extensions: Use browser extensions to manage cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect calculator functionality and user experience.

Disabling cookies will affect your experience in these ways:

• Calculator: Won't remember your selected furniture between pages
• Quotes: Cannot save quotes for later viewing
• Addresses: Address suggestions may not work properly
• Login: May need to log in repeatedly
• Preferences: Settings won't be remembered for future visits
• History: Recent quote history won't be available
• Analytics: We won't be able to improve based on your usage
• Performance: Some features may load slower

We recommend allowing essential cookies for full functionality of our moving calculator.

To delete cookies already stored on your device:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies → Clear Data
• Safari: History → Clear History → Choose timeframe
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies
• Mobile (iOS): Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
• Mobile (Android): Chrome app → Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
• After clearing: You'll need to reset your cookie preferences on our site

We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy:

• Last Updated: January 15, 2026
• Next Review: January 2027 (or sooner if needed)
• When we update:
  • When we add new features to our calculator
  • When we implement new tracking technologies
  • When privacy regulations change
  • When we work with new third-party services
• Notification: We'll notify users via:
  • Banner on our website
  • Email for significant changes
  • Updated "Last Updated" date

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

As a user in Ireland/EU, you have these rights under GDPR:

• Right to be Informed: This policy provides information about our cookie usage
• Right to Consent: You can choose which non-essential cookies to accept
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your preferences anytime via cookie settings
• Right to Access: Request information about data collected via cookies
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data where applicable
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@taatransport.ie

Cookie retention periods vary by type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Essential Cookies: Up to 1 year (e.g., cookie consent preference)
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default)
• Functionality Cookies: Up to 1 year
• Marketing Cookies: Up to 90 days
• Google Maps Data: As per Google's retention policy
• Quote Data: 30 days for unregistered users

You can clear all cookies at any time through your browser settings.