Cookie Policy
We use cookies to make our website work and to understand how people use it. Nothing is set without your permission.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on the GCC Foundation website, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We use a consent management platform (CookieYes) to ensure that no non-essential cookies are set until you have given explicit consent. You can update your preferences at any time.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not harmful. They cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your device. A cookie is simply a way for a website to remember information between visits.
We use cookies to:
We do not use cookies to serve advertising, track you across other websites, or sell your data to third parties.
We organise cookies into three categories. Only strictly necessary cookies are set automatically. All others require your consent.
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas and consent preference storage. The website cannot operate properly without them.
They do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised data about page visits, traffic sources and user behaviour. This information helps us improve the site experience.
No personally identifiable information is collected. IP addresses are anonymised.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Stores and counts page views (GA4) | 2 years |
These cookies are set by Meta (Facebook) Pixel and help us measure the effectiveness of our awareness campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. They allow us to understand whether our social media outreach is reaching the right audiences.
We do not use these cookies to serve adverts to you or to track you across unrelated websites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Meta to deliver and measure campaign effectiveness | 3 months |
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These are Google (Analytics) and Meta (Pixel). Each of these providers has their own privacy policy governing how they handle data:
These cookies are only set if you have consented to the relevant category. You can withdraw consent at any time.
You are in control. When you first visit our website, a consent banner will appear giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category.
Want to update your preferences?
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page on our website. Your preferences are saved for one year.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example, if we add new tools or services to our website. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If the changes are significant, we will re-request your consent where required.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch:
The GCFC Foundation NPC
known as The GCC Foundation
Email: info@thegccfoundation.org
Phone: +27 (0) 60 973 2655
Our Privacy Policy has the full picture. Or get in touch directly — we are always happy to explain.
Read Our Privacy Policy →
