Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 

1. Introduction 

This Cookies Policy explains how The Modern Reference (“TMR”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses  cookies and similar technologies on www.themodernreference.com (the “Website”). 

This Policy explains: 

• what cookies and similar technologies are; 

• which cookies We use and why; 

• the legal basis for their use; 

• how long they are retained; 

• how you can manage your cookie preferences; and 

• your rights regarding cookies and related personal data processing. 

This Cookies Policy should be read together with Our Privacy Policy, which provides further  details regarding Our processing of personal data. 

2. What are cookies and similar technologies? 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable  websites to function properly, remember user preferences, improve user experience and  collect information about how visitors use a website. 

We may also use similar technologies such as: 

• pixels; 

• web beacons; 

• tags; 

• local storage technologies; 

• software development kits (SDKs); and 

• other tracking technologies. 

Throughout this Policy, these technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies”.

3. Why We use cookies 

We use cookies for the following purposes: 

• ensuring the security and functionality of the Website; 

• remembering user preferences;

• maintaining user sessions; 

• measuring the Website performance; 

• analysing visitor behaviour and the Website usage; 

• enabling interaction with social media services; and 

• measuring and optimising marketing activities. 

4. Categories of cookies We use 

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies 

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation, security and administration of the  Website. 

These cookies may be used to: 

• maintain user sessions; 

• remember cookie preferences; 

• ensure the Website security and fraud prevention; 

• facilitate navigation; 

• provide functionality expressly requested by the user; and 

• maintain technical Website functionality. 

Without these cookies, certain features of the Website may not run properly. 

As these cookies are used for Our legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional  Website and, where applicable, performance of the membership, We do not ask your consent  for such cookies. 

b) Functional and preference cookies 

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices made by users and provide enhanced  functionality, for instance, your choice regarding: 

• language preferences; 

• accessibility settings; 

• region selections; and 

• interface customisation. 

As these cookies are non-essential, We will ask for your consent. By clicking on “Accept all  cookies”, you consent to the use of these cookies. 

c) Analytics and performance cookies 

These cookies help Us understand how visitors interact with the Website and enable Us to  improve its performance and usability. 

The information collected may include:

• pages visited; 

• navigation paths; 

• time spent on pages; 

• browser type; 

• device information; 

• traffic sources; and 

• Website performance metrics. 

As these cookies are non-essential, We will ask for your consent. By clicking on “Accept all  cookies”, you consent to the use of these cookies. 

d) Social media cookies 

These cookies enable social media functionality and interactions with third-party social media  platforms. 

These cookies may track users across different websites and services. 

As these cookies are non-essential, We will ask for your consent. By clicking on “Accept all  cookies”, you consent to the use of these cookies. 

e) Marketing and advertising cookies 

These cookies help Us measure the effectiveness of Our marketing activities and deliver  relevant advertising. 

These cookies may collect information about: 

• Website visits; 

• browsing behaviour; 

• interactions with content; 

• advertising performance; 

• conversion gatherings or events; and 

• user engagement. 

As these cookies are non-essential, We will ask for your consent. By clicking on “Accept all  cookies”, you consent to the use of these cookies. 

5. Use of Meta Pixel 

a) What is Meta Pixel? 

Subject to your prior consent, We use the Meta Pixel provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. 

The Meta Pixel is a tracking technology that helps Us: 

• understand how visitors interact with Our Website;

• analyse the effectiveness of advertising campaigns; 

• measure conversions and the Website activity; 

• create audience groups for advertising purposes; 

• improve Our marketing activities; and 

• deliver and measure advertising on Facebook, Instagram and other Meta services.

b) Information Collected 

When activated, the Meta Pixel may collect and transmit information such as:
• IP address; 

• browser and device information; 

• pages viewed; 

• referring URLs; 

• date and time of visits; 

• events and actions performed on the Website; 

• cookie identifiers; and 

• other online identifiers. 

The information collected through the Meta Pixel may be combined by Meta with information  collected through other Meta services in accordance with Meta's privacy practices. 

c) Consent Requirement 

The Meta Pixel is a non-essential marketing tracker. 

It is not activated unless and until you provide your consent through Our cookie preference  management tool, by clicking on “Accept all cookies”. If you reject marketing cookies, the Meta  Pixel will not be deployed on your device. 

d) Relationship with Meta 

Depending on the specific processing activity, We and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may act  as independent controllers or, where applicable, joint controllers with respect to certain  processing operations relating to advertising measurement, audience creation and campaign  analytics. 

e) International data transfers 

Information collected through the Meta Pixel may be transferred outside the European  Economic Area ("EEA"). 

Where such transfers occur, they will be carried out in accordance with GDPR, any applicable  data protection laws and subject to appropriate technical and contractual safeguards. 

f) Further information 

For more information regarding Meta's processing activities, please consult:

• https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

• https://www.facebook.com/legal/technology_terms

6. Third-Party cookies 

Certain cookies are placed by third-party service providers whose services We use. These providers may include: 

• analytics providers; 

• social media platforms; 

• advertising technology providers; 

• hosting and website functionality providers; 

• video hosting providers; and 

• other service providers supporting the operation of the Website. 

These third parties may collect information directly from your device and process it in  accordance with their own privacy policies. 

7. Legal basis for cookie use 

Strictly necessary cookies : Legitimate interests and/or performance of your membership

Functional cookies : Consent (where they are no-essential cookies)

Analytics cookies : Consent

Social Media cookies : Consent

Marketing and advertising cookies (including Meta Pixel) : Consent

8. Cookie consent 

Where required by law, We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your  device. 

When you first visit the Website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
• accept all cookies; 

• reject all non-essential cookies; or 

• customise your choices by cookie category. 

Consent is obtained on a purpose-specific basis and requires clear affirmative action.  Continued browsing, inactivity, silence, browser settings alone or pre-ticked boxes do not  constitute valid consent. 

9. Withdrawal and modification of consent 

You may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time by selecting the “Manage  your Cookie” link available on the Website. 

Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before consent was  withdrawn. 

10. Proof and retention of consent 

We maintain records of consent choices in order to demonstrate compliance with applicable  legal requirements. 

Your cookie preferences will generally be retained for a maximum period of twelve (12)  months, after which We may request that you renew your choices. We may also request  renewed consent where there are significant changes to Our use of cookies. 

11. Cookie retention periods 

Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose. Session Cookies 

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent Cookies 

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. The retention period applicable to each cookie is specified in the Cookie list below.

12. Cookie list 

We run Our Website with Squarespace, Le Pole House, Great Ship Street, Dublin 8 DUBLIN,  D08 N12C Ireland.  

On the following link, you will find all information (including duration) relating to the cookies  active on the Website: 

The cookies Squarespace uses – Squarespace Help Center 

This list will be updated whenever cookies used on the Website change.

13. Managing cookies through your browser 

Most browsers allow you to: 

• view cookies stored on your device; 

• delete cookies; 

• block specific cookies; 

• block all cookies; and

• configure cookie preferences. 

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the  Website. 

Further information can generally be found on the support pages of your browser provider.

14. Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements,  regulatory guidance, technologies used or Our business operations. 

Any material changes will be published on this page and, where required, presented through  a renewed consent request. 

15. Contact Us 

If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or Our use of cookies and similar  technologies, please contact: 

The Modern Reference 

21 rue Glesener, L-1631 Luxembourg 

Email: hello@themodernreference.com

Data Protection Contact: privacy@themodernreference.com