Cookie Policy

last Updated: 12 January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how MCP Consultancies Ltd. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website www.mcpconsultancies.com (the “Site”).
We describe what these technologies are, why we use them and how you can exercise your privacy rights.
This policy forms part of our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device when you visit. It typically contains information about the site, a unique identifier to recognise your browser on return visits, the purpose of the cookie and its expiry. Websites use cookies to enable core functions (e.g., session management), analyse traffic, remember preferences, personalise content and deliver targeted advertising.

Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first‑party cookies; they typically only track your activity on that particular site. Cookies set by other companies (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks) are known as third‑party cookies and may track you across websites.
Regulators emphasise that valid consent requires an active, affirmative action; pre‑ticked boxes, default‑on analytics switches or implied consent are not compliant. Therefore, our cookie banner requires you to make a clear choice and offers equally prominent options to accept or reject non‑essential cookies.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

• Essential cookies – These first‑party cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Site. They help with basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas and transaction processing. Because they are required for the Site to work, they do not require consent.
• Functional cookies – These cookies remember your choices (e.g., language, time zone or accessibility preferences) to provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third‑party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Disabling them may affect how our Site functions.
• Performance/analytics cookies – These cookies collect information in aggregate form about how visitors use our Site (e.g., which pages are visited and how long users stay). This helps us analyse and improve the Site’s performance.
  Under CPRA, businesses must clearly categorise cookies and explain what each cookie does. Performance cookies do not personally identify you, and we ask for your consent in jurisdictions that require it.
• Advertising/targeting cookies – These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions such as preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring ads are properly displayed and, in some cases, selecting advertisements that are based on your interests. Because they may share personal information, users in California have the right to opt out of their use.

Legal basis and regional differences

Different laws apply depending on where you are located:

• European Union (EU)/United Kingdom (UK) – Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we must obtain your consent before placing non‑essential cookies. Consent must be specific, informed and freely given; silence or inactivity does not constitute consent. Our banner therefore asks you to actively opt in to analytics, functional and advertising cookies.
• United States (California and other state laws) – The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) adopts an opt‑out model. Instead of prior consent, businesses may set cookies but must provide a clear opportunity to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Consumers can exercise their opt‑out rights through a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link or via browser‑level Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Under CPRA, we also honour a “Limit the use of my sensitive personal information” link for data that falls into newly defined sensitive categories (e.g., financial information, precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin).
• Minors’ consent – CPRA introduces stricter rules for children’s data. Businesses must obtain opt‑in consent from minors under 16 before selling or sharing their personal information or setting advertising cookies. Parental or guardian consent is required for children under 13, and businesses must wait at least 12 months before requesting consent again.

By default, our Site is configured to respect your jurisdiction. If your location is subject to opt‑in rules, non‑essential cookies will only be set after you give consent. If your location is subject to opt‑out rules, you will see a clear mechanism to disable the sale or sharing of your personal information.

Third‑party cookies and similar technologies

We work with trusted third‑party service providers that may set cookies or use other technologies (like pixels, tags or local storage) when you interact with our Site. Examples include analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics), advertising networks and social media platforms. These providers may combine the information they collect from our Site with data from other websites to build a profile of your interests.

We allow these third parties access to personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and under strict contractual obligations. We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation; however, third‑party advertising cookies could be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under CPRA. You can opt out of such cookies through our banner or by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer.

Because we cannot control third‑party cookies directly, their use is subject to the third parties’ own privacy policies. We review the privacy practices of all third‑party providers before engaging them to ensure they align with ours, and we do not knowingly use providers that compromise our users’ privacy.

How to manage your cookie preferences

1. Cookie settings banner – When you first visit our Site, a banner will give you options to accept all cookies, reject all non‑essential cookies or customise your preferences. The banner provides equal prominence to the accept and reject buttons, and you can change your mind at any time via our settings link. We do not place non‑essential cookies until you make a selection.
2. Global Privacy Control (GPC) – If your browser supports GPC, we treat that signal as a valid opt‑out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Our system will stop setting advertising cookies and display a confirmation that your opt‑out has been honoured.
3. Browser settings – You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being set. Most browsers allow you to delete existing cookies, block future cookies or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of essential Site features.
4. Do Not Sell/Share and Limit Sensitive Data links – Users located in California can click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link to opt out of data sharing and advertising cookies. If we ever process sensitive personal information, a “Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information” link will appear as well.
5. Withdrawal of consent – If you previously consented to non‑essential cookies, you can withdraw that consent at any time using our banner or settings link. We ensure that withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it, with the same number of clicks. Once you withdraw, we stop setting and reading the relevant cookies and adjust our systems accordingly.

Avoiding dark patterns

We abide by fairness principles and avoid design tricks that could undermine your choice. Our cookie banner does not highlight the “accept” option more prominently than the “reject” option and does not hide refusal options behind additional clicks. Regulators have warned that dark patterns—such as bright accept buttons with muted reject links or forcing users through multiple steps to refuse cookies—invalidate consent. By providing clear, plain language and equal options, we ensure your decisions are respected.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, technology or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will post a notice on our Site or contact registered users. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your rights.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

MCP Consultancies Ltd.
Attn: Marcus Purcell, Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@mcpconsultancies.com
Postal address: Saint George’s, Saint George Parish, Grenada.