Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage to remember your cookie choices.
This policy explains how Afghanistan Country Expert (afghanistancountryexpert.com) uses cookies in line with UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and common international expectations including CCPA-style transparency for US visitors.
2. How we obtain consent
On your first visit you will see a cookie banner with options to Accept all, Reject non-essential, or Customise preferences.
Non-essential scripts (analytics, marketing, and preference tools) do not load until you grant the relevant category. You may change your mind at any time via Cookie settings in the website footer.
We store your choice in your browser (local storage key: ace_cookie_consent_v1) for up to 12 months, after which we will ask again.
3. Cookie categories
Necessary (always active): Required for security, load balancing, and remembering your consent record. These cannot be switched off.
Analytics (optional): Helps us understand site usage. May include Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Plausible Analytics, and Hotjar - only if enabled in our deployment and you consent.
Marketing (optional): Measures advertising performance. May include Meta (Facebook) Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag - only with your consent.
Preferences (optional): Remembers choices such as display settings where we offer them.
4. Third-party providers
Third parties may set their own cookies when their scripts load. Their use of data is governed by their privacy policies. We configure Google tags with Consent Mode so default behaviour is 'denied' until you opt in.
We do not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
5. Managing and deleting cookies
Use Cookie settings in the footer to update categories. You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings; necessary site functions may be affected.
For questions contact info@afghanistancountryexpert.com.
6. Updates
We may update this policy when our tools or legal requirements change. The last-updated date appears below.