Cookie Policy
Website: collisionexperts.ie
Last Updated: 25 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting, known as first-party cookies, or by third-party services operating on that site. Cookies can be either session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
2. Who We Are
Managed Automotive Repair Network Ltd trading as Collision Experts is a trusted autobody crash repair business providing high-quality services to a wide range of customers, including trade professionals, the public, and insurance companies.
We specialise in repairing vehicles that have sustained collision damage, offering expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our skilled team is equipped to handle everything from minor dents and scratches to major structural repairs.
We also provide a wide range of automotive glass services for new and old cars, vans, and trucks, including ADAS calibration. We understand the importance of restoring your vehicle to its pre-accident condition while ensuring safety and functionality.
Our registered address is:
Managed Automotive Repair Network Ltd trading as Collision Experts
17a Mullaghboy Industrial Estate,
Navan,
Co Meath,
Ireland.
Our website is located at collisionexperts.ie. We are the data controller in respect of personal data processed through our use of cookies on this website.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at DPO@collisionexperts.ie or write to us at our registered address.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our site, and to remember your consent preferences. A full list of the cookies currently in use on this website is set out in Section 6 below.
Non-essential cookies are only placed with your consent. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies by category. You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings panel on our website.
4. Cookie Categories
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as completing a form or navigating between pages.
You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the website may not work as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
4.2 Statistics Cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us measure and improve website performance. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
4.3 Unclassified Cookies
We are currently in the process of classifying certain cookies on this website. These will be categorised and this notice updated accordingly once classification is complete.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our website, a banner will ask for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept or decline by category.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the Privacy or Security section of your browser preferences. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
- Third-party opt-out tools: For cookies set by Google Analytics, you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that changes to your cookie preferences may not take effect immediately and may require you to reload the page or restart your browser.
6. Cookies We Use
The tables below list all cookies identified on collisionexperts.ie as at the date of this policy. We will update these tables periodically as our use of cookies changes.
6.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate. They cannot be disabled via the consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _grecaptcha | gstatic.com / Google | Distinguishes between humans and bots. Used to generate valid usage reports for the website via Google reCAPTCHA. | HTML | Persistent |
| _GRECAPTCHA | google.com | Set as an HttpOnly, Secure cookie by Google’s reCAPTCHA iframe in its own domain context. Used for bot-detection and distinguishing human users. This cookie is not set directly by collisionexperts.ie. Classification as Necessary has been confirmed. | HTTP | 180 days |
| CookieConsent | collisionexperts.ie | Stores the visitor’s cookie consent preferences for this domain. | HTTP | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement | collisionexperts.ie | Records whether the visitor has accepted the advertising/marketing cookie category in the consent banner. | HTTP | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | collisionexperts.ie | Records whether the visitor has accepted the statistics/analytics cookie category in the consent banner. | HTTP | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | collisionexperts.ie | Records whether the visitor has accepted the functional cookie category in the consent banner. | HTTP | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | collisionexperts.ie | Records whether the visitor has accepted the strictly necessary cookie category in the consent banner. | HTTP | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | collisionexperts.ie | Stores the visitor’s cookie consent state for the current domain under the other category. | HTTP | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | collisionexperts.ie | Stores the visitor’s cookie consent state for the current domain under the performance category. | HTTP | 1 year |
| rc::a | gstatic.com / Google | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish between humans and bots. | HTML | Persistent |
| rc::b | gstatic.com / Google | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish between humans and bots. | HTML | Session |
| rc::c | gstatic.com / Google | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish between humans and bots. | HTML | Session |
| rc::f | gstatic.com / Google | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish between humans and bots. | HTML | Persistent |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | collisionexperts.ie | Part of the WordPress emoji and content presentation bundle. Retains settings for fonts, sliders, colour themes and other display preferences. | HTML | Session |
6.2 Statistics Cookies
These cookies are placed only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | collisionexperts.ie / Google | Google Analytics cookie. Sends data about the visitor’s device and behaviour to Google Analytics and tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. | HTTP | 2 years |
| _ga_4FSFMPJT18 | collisionexperts.ie / Google | Google Analytics cookie. Used to persist session state across page requests. | HTTP | 2 years |
6.3 Unclassified Cookies
The following cookie is currently under classification. Once classified, this table will be updated and the cookie assigned to the appropriate category.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| persist:qlwapp | collisionexperts.ie | Set by the WP WhatsApp Chat plugin via localStorage. This item is stored before consent is given. Its purpose is currently under classification and it has not yet been assigned to a cookie category. The cookie notice will be updated once classification is complete and appropriate consent gating has been applied. | HTML | Persistent |
7. International Data Transfers
Some cookies on this website involve the transfer of data to servers located outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. These transfers are made to providers whose services are subject to adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Google LLC, provider of reCAPTCHA and Google Analytics, is based in the United States. Google’s data transfers from the EEA are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses. Further information is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
8. Your Rights
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, you have rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, or to raise a concern, please contact us at DPO@collisionexperts.ie.
Further details of your rights are set out in our Privacy Notice, which is available at collisionexperts.ie/privacy-policy/.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission, the supervisory authority for data protection in Ireland:
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Tel: 01 765 0100
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We review this Cookie Policy periodically and will update it whenever we add, remove or change cookies on our website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions.
We encourage you to check this page from time to time.
