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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2nd June, 2026  |  Last Updated: 12th June, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner about how the site is being used.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on the Oriental Strategy and Analytics Ltd website at www.theosagroup.org, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes.

Necessary cookies are required for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access, and form functionality. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymous. We use it to improve our Website's content, structure, and performance.

Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalised experience. They are not used for tracking or advertising purposes.

We do not use advertising or behavioural tracking cookies. We do not serve ads on our Website, and we do not share cookie data with advertising networks.

3. Cookies We Use

The table below lists the specific cookies used on our Website. This table will be updated if we add or remove cookies.

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
__sessionNecessaryMaintains your session state as you navigate the WebsiteSession (deleted when you close your browser)
cookie_consentNecessaryRecords your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask again on every visit12 months
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics. Distinguishes unique visitors to help us understand site traffic2 years
_ga_G-LRFEG4ME2GAnalyticsGoogle Analytics. Used to maintain session state for analytics2 years
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics. Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour period24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services that we use to operate and improve the site.

Google Analytics for website usage analytics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our Website. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses, which means your full IP address is not stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Brevo for newsletter delivery. If you subscribe to our newsletter, our email service provider may set cookies to track email opens and link clicks for the purpose of measuring newsletter performance. These cookies are set only after you actively subscribe.

We do not allow any third party to use cookies on our Website for advertising or profiling purposes.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, manage your preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in our Website footer.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, if you block all cookies (including necessary cookies), some parts of the Website may not function properly.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to websites. There is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, third-party services, or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Oriental Strategy and Analytics Ltd

No 3 Fez Street Off Kumasi Crescent, Wuse II, FCT Abuja

Email: privacy@theosagroup.org