MCSAMDAD.COM COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: June 23, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how MCSAMDAD.COM (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, apply for jobs, or post job listings. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which sets out how and why we collect, store, use, and share personal information generally.
- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can perform various functions, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your Browse activity, or enabling certain features.
- How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes on MCSAMDAD.COM:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. Without these cookies, you would not be able to log in, apply for jobs, or post job listings. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are most popular, how long users stay on the site, and if they encounter any errors. This information helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your choices and preferences (e.g., your login details, language, or region). This helps us personalize your experience and provide enhanced features. For example, if you choose “Remember Me” when logging in, a functionality cookie will remember your credentials.
- Targeting/Advertising 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 websites, including social media platforms. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
- Types of Cookies We Use
We may use both “session” cookies and “persistent” cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your web browser. They are used to link your actions during a particular Browse session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences or actions across our website for future visits.
- Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies for analytics, advertising, and other purposes. These third parties may include:
- Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics): To help us understand how users engage with our website.
- Advertising Partners (e.g., Google Ads, social media platforms): To deliver targeted advertisements that may be relevant to your interests based on your Browse activity on our site and other websites.
- Social Media Platforms: If you use social media features on our website (e.g., “Share” buttons), these platforms may place their own cookies to connect your activity on our site with your social media profile.
We do not have direct control over the cookies set by third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party services to understand their practices.
- Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the following methods:
- Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit to MCSAMDAD.com, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, customize your preferences, or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies.
- Block third-party cookies only.
- Delete cookies already stored on your device.
- Receive a notification when a website tries to place a cookie.
Please note that if you block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies), some parts of our website may not function correctly, and your user experience may be negatively impacted. The procedure for managing cookies varies depending on your browser. You can usually find these settings in your browser’s “Options,” “Preferences,” or “Settings” menu.
- Opt-out Tools: For some third-party advertising cookies, you may be able to opt out directly through industry-specific opt-out pages, such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Page.
- Consent
By continuing to use our website without adjusting your browser settings to block cookies, and by accepting our cookie consent banner, you are consenting to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For non-essential cookies, we will always obtain your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner.
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the methods provided on MCSAMDAD.com.
Key considerations for MCSAMDAD.com based on Ghanaian law and best practices:
- Transparency and Clarity: The policy uses simple, understandable language, avoiding legal jargon where possible.
- Consent: Emphasizes that consent is obtained, especially for non-essential cookies, in line with Ghana’s Data Protection Act which requires prior consent unless an exception applies.
- Types of Cookies: Clearly categorizes the cookies used and their purposes.
- Third-Party Cookies: Acknowledges the use of third-party cookies and advises users to check those third parties’ policies.
- User Control: Provides clear instructions on how users can manage their cookie preferences through browser settings and the consent banner.
- Ghanaian Context: While the general principles are similar to GDPR, the policy is framed for the Ghanaian legal context.
- Integration with Privacy Policy: Explicitly links to the main Privacy Policy for broader data protection information.
- Accessibility: Consider making the cookie policy easily accessible from all pages, typically through a footer link.
- Regular Review: Advise internal teams to regularly review the cookies used on the website to ensure the policy remains accurate.
