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Cookie usage on policingauthority.ie
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Managing cookies in your browser
Below are links to several of the more popular browsers for procedures on how to view and disable cookies.
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- Mozilla Firefox browser
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Specific Cookies in use on this site
A sample of the types of cookies that are used on this website are outlined below. This is not an exhaustive list. If you are concerned about how personal data is processed via this website, please bring such concerns to our attention.
