Last updated: 10/02/2026
1. Who We Are
This website, www.gearup.ie, is operated by:
Giant Bicycles Store Cork
Unit 4, West Point Business Centre
Ballincollig
Cork
P31 T889
Ireland
Email: hello@gearup.ie
VAT Number: IE3220323HH
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you as an individual, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to information obtained from cookies.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Enable WooCommerce shopping and checkout functionality
- Remember user preferences and login status
- Analyse website traffic and usage
- Measure advertising performance
- Improve marketing effectiveness
- Enhance website security and performance
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that:
- Enable shopping cart and checkout functionality (WooCommerce)
- Maintain secure user sessions
- Prevent fraudulent activity
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessary for service delivery
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Login details
- Local pickup selection
Disabling these cookies may impact website functionality.
4.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve performance and usability.
Services used:
- Google Analytics
- Jetpack Analytics
These cookies collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser type
All data is collected in aggregated form and does not directly identify you.
Legal basis: Consent
4.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Services used:
- Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
These cookies may:
- Measure ad performance
- Enable remarketing campaigns
- Help deliver more relevant ads
These third parties may combine this data with other information you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services.
Legal basis: Consent
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These providers act as independent data controllers.
Relevant third-party privacy policies:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
- Automattic (Jetpack): https://automattic.com/privacy/
6. Cookie Consent & Control
Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookie preferences
You may change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.
7. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Helpful resources:
8. Google Consent Mode
We implement Google Consent Mode to ensure that Google Analytics and Google Ads cookies operate in compliance with EU consent requirements. Where consent is not provided, limited, non-identifying data may be collected.
9. Data Transfers Outside the EEA
Some third-party providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: hello@gearup.ie
Address:
Giant Bicycles Store Cork
Unit 4, West Point Business Centre
Ballincollig
Cork
P31 T889