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This Cookie Policy explains how GhanaBizConsult ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Last Updated: April 13, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas of the website, and access to secure features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser settings.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Preserves user session state across page requests Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
XSRF-TOKEN Helps with security to prevent cross-site request forgery Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website 2 years
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 day
_gid Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website 1 day

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements 3 months
IDE Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking advertisements 1 year
ads/ga-audiences Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors who might convert to customers Session

2.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language Remembers your preferred language 1 year
theme Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark) 1 year
font_size Remembers your preferred font size 1 year

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on.

The third-party services we use that may set cookies include:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics)
  • Google AdWords (for advertising)
  • Facebook Pixel (for advertising and analytics)
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag (for advertising and analytics)

Each of these services may store cookies on your device when you visit our website. You can find more information about how these third parties use cookies in their respective privacy policies.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to set cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences for different types of cookies.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may help you understand how to manage cookies in some common browsers:

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:

5. Cookies and Ghanaian Law

We comply with Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) and other applicable laws regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies. In accordance with these laws, we:

  • Inform you about the cookies we use
  • Obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • Provide you with the ability to manage your cookie preferences
  • Protect any personal data collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

GhanaBizConsult
21 Old Fort Link Rd
Accra, Ghana
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +233 55 334 4141