This Cookie Policy explains how learning.redcross.ie ("we", "our", "the platform") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone). They help our website function, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide insights into how the site is used.
Types of cookies we use
1) Strictly necessary cookies
Essential for core functionality such as secure login, session management, and load balancing. These cannot be switched off in our systems and do not require consent.
2) Performance & analytics cookies
Help us understand how the site is used and improve it. Set only if you opt in.
3) Functional cookies
Remember choices you make (e.g., preferences) to enhance your experience. Set only if you opt in, unless strictly necessary for a requested service.
4) Targeting/advertising cookies
Used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness. We do not serve third‑party behavioural ads on the learning platform; if used, these will be set only with your consent.
Cookies currently set on learning.redcross.ie
The table below lists the cookies we use. Names may change as the platform evolves; we update this list periodically.
| Cookie | Domain | Description | Duration | Type/Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoodleSession | learning.redcross.ie | Set by Moodle to provide continuity of the session and keep you logged in from page to page. | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Strictly Necessary / Performance |
| sUserLogintime | learning.redcross.ie | Records time of last login to support account/session features. | Persistent | Functional (Other) |
| /media_videojs/en | learning.redcross.ie | Supports video playback elements used by course content. | Persistent | Functional (Other) |
| 150301594/jsrev | learning.redcross.ie | Resource versioning to ensure correct delivery of platform assets. | Session | Functional (Other) |
Note: If additional services (e.g., embedded content, analytics) are introduced, they may set their own cookies. Such cookies will not be activated without your consent unless strictly necessary.
Legal basis under the GDPR
Strictly necessary cookies: Processed under legitimate interests or contractual necessity to provide the requested service.
Performance, functional, and advertising cookies: Processed only with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw consent at any time.
Consent and managing preferences
On your first visit, we present a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non‑essential cookies, or set granular preferences. You can change your choices at any time via the site’s Cookie Settings link in the footer.
Browser controls
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Guidance is available from your browser provider and at external resources such as allaboutcookies.org. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impact core functionality.
Your rights (EEA/UK)
- Right to be informed about the use of cookies and similar technologies.
- Right of access to personal data associated with cookies.
- Right to withdraw consent for non‑essential cookies at any time.
- Right to request rectification, erasure, or restriction where applicable.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).
Retention
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for their stated duration unless removed earlier.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions, please contact the platform administrators via Irish Red Cross learning support channels.