1. Introduction
This Cookie Notice explains how Amstel Tech Compliance and Consulting Ltd d/b/a Amstel Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.amstelconsulting.ng (the “Website”).
Amstel Consulting is a data protection, privacy and compliance consulting firm operating in Nigeria and providing services including Data Protection Compliance Organisation (“DPCO”) services, Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) services, privacy advisory, compliance audits, training and related professional services.
This Cookie Notice should be read together with our Privacy Statement, which provides further information about how we collect, use, disclose, retain and protect personal data.
Our use of cookies is governed by applicable Nigerian data protection requirements, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (“NDPA”) and applicable directives and guidance issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC”), including the NDP Act – General Application and Implementation Directive 2025 (“GAID”).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that are stored on, or accessed through, your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognise a user’s device and may be used to:
- enable website functionality;
- maintain security;
- remember preferences;
- understand how visitors use a website;
- improve website performance;
- measure website traffic;
- support communications or marketing; and
- provide a more relevant user experience.
Some cookies are placed directly by us (“first-party cookies”), while others may be placed by third-party service providers whose technology is integrated into our Website (“third-party cookies”).
For purposes of this Notice, references to “cookies” include similar technologies that perform substantially similar functions.
3. Our Approach to Cookies
We are committed to transparency and user choice in relation to cookies. Where consent is required for a particular cookie or tracking technology, we will seek your consent before activating it. Our Website should provide a cookie-management mechanism that allows you to:
- accept cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- select particular categories of cookies; and
- subsequently change or withdraw your preferences.
Cookies that are strictly necessary for the basic operation, security or functionality of the Website may operate without optional cookie consent where permitted by applicable law.
4. Categories of Cookies We May Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to operate securely and effectively. They may be used for purposes including:
- website security;
- fraud and abuse prevention;
- network management;
- maintaining user sessions;
- remembering cookie preferences;
- enabling forms;
- balancing website traffic; and
- providing functionality specifically requested by the user.
Because these cookies are necessary for the Website’s basic operation, they may not be capable of being disabled through our cookie preference centre.
You may be able to block them through your browser, but doing so may cause parts of the Website to stop functioning correctly.
4.2 Functional or Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality. They may remember information such as language preferences; accessibility settings; regional preferences; and other Website preferences.
Where required by applicable law, these cookies will only be activated after you provide consent.
4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website.
For example, they may provide information concerning:
- pages visited;
- time spent on pages;
- navigation paths;
- Website errors;
- referral sources;
- browser and device type; and
- general Website performance.
We use this information to evaluate and improve the Website and our digital services. Where required, analytics cookies will only operate after consent has been obtained.
4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
If we use marketing or advertising technologies, these cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of campaigns or provide communications considered more relevant to users.
They may also allow third-party platforms to recognise that your device has visited our Website. We will not deploy non-essential advertising or behavioural tracking cookies without obtaining consent where consent is required by applicable law.
5. Session and Persistent Cookies
The duration of each cookie depends upon its purpose and configuration. We seek to avoid retaining cookie-derived information for longer than reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose. Cookies may be either “session” or “persistent” cookies:
Session cookies generally expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some Website functions may be provided by third parties. Depending on our Website configuration, these could include providers of:
- website analytics;
- video hosting;
- maps;
- social-media functionality;
- website security;
- customer-support tools;
- appointment scheduling;
- embedded content; and
- other digital services.
Where third parties determine independently how information collected through their technology is processed, their own privacy and cookie notices may also apply. We encourage you to review the privacy information provided by relevant third-party providers.
7. Consent
Where we rely upon consent for cookies, that consent must be provided through an affirmative choice.
You should be able to refuse non-essential cookies without being prevented from accessing the ordinary content of our Website, except where a particular optional service necessarily depends upon the relevant technology. Your cookie choices may be stored so that we can remember your preferences.
8. How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent
You may change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the “Cookie Settings” or equivalent control available on our Website:
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing undertaken before consent was withdrawn.
You may also control cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow users to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete cookies;
- block cookies;
- restrict third-party cookies; and
- configure cookie notifications.
Blocking all cookies may affect the operation of certain Website functions.
9. Personal Data Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the technology used, cookies may result in the collection or generation of information including:
- IP address;
- device identifiers;
- browser information;
- operating system;
- Website activity;
- date and time of access;
- pages viewed;
- referral information;
- approximate geographical information; and
- preferences or interactions with Website content.
Where this information constitutes personal data, it will be processed in accordance with our Privacy and Data Protection Statement and applicable law.
10. International Processing
Some third-party technology providers may process information outside Nigeria. Where cookie-derived personal data is transferred internationally, we will seek to ensure that applicable requirements concerning cross-border transfers of personal data are satisfied.
Further information regarding international transfers is contained in our Privacy and Data Protection Statement.
11. Updates to this Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice periodically to reflect:
- changes to our Website;
- changes to the cookies or technologies we use;
- changes to our service providers;
- changes in applicable law or regulatory guidance; or
- improvements to our privacy practices.
The date at the beginning of this Notice identifies when it was last updated.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact:
Amstel Consulting
Email: info@amstelconsulting.ng
For more information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Statement.
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