Cookie Policy

Nacki Advisory

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 4, 2026 | Last Updated: May 4, 2026
Applies to: nackiadvisory.ca and all subdomains

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how NACKI Advisory Group (“Nacki Advisory,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://nackiadvisory.ca/ (the “Site”).

We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how we use it. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out the broader framework for how we handle personal information, including information collected through cookies.

By continuing to use our Site after being presented with this Cookie Policy (or our cookie consent notice), you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we use cookies. Where your consent is required by applicable law — including under Quebec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25) — we will ask for it before placing non-essential cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website operators with analytical information about how their sites are used.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons: Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs):
    • Small graphic files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page or email has been opened.
  • Local storage objects: Local storage objects (HTML5):
    • Data stored in your browser that persists beyond a single session, used for site functionality.
  • Session storage: Session storage:
    • Temporary data stored for the duration of a single browser session.
  • Device fingerprinting: Device fingerprinting:
    • Identifying a device by its technical characteristics, used in limited fraud-prevention contexts.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as “cookies” throughout this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies by their function and by whether your consent is required to place them. The table below summarizes the cookies and similar technologies that may be active on our Site:

Cookie TypeCategoryPurposeConsent Required?
Strictly NecessaryEssentialEnable core site functions — navigation, page loading, security. Cannot be disabled.No — required for site operation
Performance / AnalyticsAnalyticsCollect anonymous data on how visitors use the site — pages visited, time spent, error messages.Yes — consent required
FunctionalFunctionalRemember your preferences (e.g., language, region) to provide a better experience.Yes — consent required
Marketing / TargetingMarketingTrack activity across sites to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.Yes — explicit consent required
Third-PartyVariesPlaced by third-party services (e.g., analytics platforms, embedded content). Subject to third-party policies.Depends on category

4. Detailed Description of Cookies

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples include cookies that:

  • Maintain the security of the Site and protect against cross-site request forgery;
  • Remember items in a contact or enquiry form session;
  • Balance load across our servers to maintain performance;
  • Record your cookie consent preference so you are not asked repeatedly.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors navigate through the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and, where possible, anonymized.

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or equivalent platforms. If you opt out of analytics cookies, your visit will not be included in our statistics, but this will not affect your ability to use the Site.

Note on Google Analytics: If active, Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address (which may be anonymized), browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. This data is processed by Google in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include cookies that:

  • Remember your language or regional preferences;
  • Recall whether you have already been shown certain notices or pop-ups;
  • Support embedded content such as maps, videos, or contact tools.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 Marketing and Targeting 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 sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

We will only place marketing cookies with your explicit prior consent, as required under Canadian law (including Quebec Law 25) and best practice standards. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising, but it will not affect your ability to use the Site or access our services.

4.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties — such as analytics providers, embedded content platforms, or social media plugins. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third parties’ cookies and their use is governed by each third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.

We encourage you to check the privacy policies of any third-party services we link to or embed on our Site.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies fall into two categories based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session cookies: Session cookies:
    • These are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your experience during a single visit.
  • Persistent cookies: Persistent cookies:
    • These remain on your device for a set period of time (the cookie’s expiry date) or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

The specific duration of any cookie depends on its purpose. Strictly necessary cookies are typically session-based. Analytics and functional cookies may persist for periods ranging from 30 days to 2 years. You can always clear cookies from your browser at any time regardless of their set duration.

6. Managing and Controlling Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on our Site.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies;
  • Block only third-party cookies;
  • Clear cookies when you close the browser;
  • Notify you before cookies are set, allowing you to decide case by case.

Instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:

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

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our Site and some features may not function as intended.

6.3 Opting Out of Analytics

You may opt out of analytics tracking (including Google Analytics, if used) without affecting your general browsing experience. Tools available include:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
  • Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada opt-out: https://youradchoices.ca/

6.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. As there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our Site does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser settings. We rely on our cookie consent framework as the primary mechanism for user control.

7. Quebec-Specific Requirements (Law 25)

Nacki Advisory has offices in Quebec and is subject to Quebec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector, as amended by Bill 64 (“Law 25”). Under Law 25, stricter requirements apply to the use of cookies and similar technologies that collect personal information:

  • Prior and informed consent is required before any non-essential cookie that collects personal information may be placed;
  • The purpose of each cookie must be clearly communicated before consent is obtained;
  • Consent must be obtained through a clear, affirmative action — pre-ticked boxes or bundled consent do not satisfy the requirement;
  • Users must be able to withdraw consent as easily as they gave it, at any time;
  • A privacy impact assessment (PIA) must be conducted before any technology is used that collects personal data, including certain cookie-based analytics tools.

Nacki Advisory is committed to meeting these obligations. If you are a Quebec resident, your cookie consent choices will be applied in accordance with Law 25 requirements. For any concerns, please contact us or reach out to the Commission d’acces a l’information du Quebec (CAI) at www.cai.gouv.qc.ca.

8. International Users and African Jurisdictions

Our Site may be accessed by individuals in African countries and other international jurisdictions in connection with Nacki Advisory’s market development and advisory activities across the continent.

While Canadian law governs the operation of this Site, we recognize that certain African data protection frameworks also impose obligations on how cookies and tracking technologies may be used when processing personal data of residents of those countries. These include:

  • South Africa (POPIA): South Africa (POPIA):
    • The Protection of Personal Information Act requires that personal data collected through cookies be collected for a specific, lawful purpose with notice to data subjects.
  • Nigeria (NDPR / NDPA 2023): Nigeria (NDPR / Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023):
    • Requires a lawful basis for processing; consent is the most common basis for non-essential cookies.
  • Kenya (DPA 2019): Kenya (Data Protection Act 2019):
    • Requires informed consent before processing personal data, including through tracking technologies.
  • Other African jurisdictions: Other African jurisdictions:
    • We endeavor to comply with applicable local requirements wherever Nacki Advisory operates. Where we are uncertain of local requirements, we apply the more protective Canadian standard by default.

If you are accessing this Site from an African country and have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, applicable law, or our business practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the Policy was last revised.

We will notify you of material changes by posting a prominent notice on our Site or, where required by law, by seeking fresh consent. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, how we use cookies, or how to exercise your rights in relation to data collected through cookies, please contact us.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority:

  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC): www.priv.gc.ca | 1-800-282-1376
  • Commission d’acces a l’information du Quebec (CAI): www.cai.gouv.qc.ca | 1-888-528-7741
  • Your applicable African data protection authority (e.g., Information Regulator of South Africa, NITDA in Nigeria, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Kenya).

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This Cookie Policy is published at nackiadvisory.ca and forms part of our Privacy Policy.