Cookies Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies the GoldSpark Mines Ltd website sets, why we use them, and how you can control them. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy and applies to every visitor to our site.
What Are Cookies?
A short explanation of cookies, why they exist, and how we use them at GoldSpark Mines Ltd.
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time — such as your login state, your language, and the pages you have visited — so you do not have to re-enter them each time you return.
GoldSpark Mines Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and pixel tags) on our website to keep the site secure and functional, to remember your preferences, to measure how the site is used, and — only where you have consented — to support our own marketing efforts.
Our commitment
We do not use cookies to track you across other websites, we do not sell any data collected through cookies, and we do not set marketing cookies without your explicit consent. You can control cookies at any time through your browser settings or through our cookie preferences panel.
Types of Cookies We Use
The four categories of cookies the site sets, what each one does, and how long it lasts.
We group the cookies we set into four categories. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and only the strictly necessary category is set without your consent.
Category
Strictly Necessary
Example Cookies
session, auth_token, csrf_token
Purpose
Required for the site to operate. Enable authentication, security, and shipment tracking lookups.
Duration
Session to 30 days
Category
Functional
Example Cookies
preferred_language, theme, currency
Purpose
Remember your preferences so the site feels consistent between visits.
Duration
Up to 12 months
Category
Analytical
Example Cookies
ga, _gid, _gat
Purpose
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and anonymised.
Duration
Up to 24 months
Category
Marketing
Example Cookies
campaign_id, referral_source
Purpose
Only set where you have consented. Used to measure the effectiveness of our own campaigns.
Duration
Up to 6 months
If you block strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the site — particularly authentication and shipment tracking — will not function. Blocking functional, analytical, or marketing cookies does not affect your ability to use the site.
Third-Party Cookies
Which external services may set cookies on our site, and why they are present.
Some pages on our website embed third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies directly, but we select our partners carefully and use only services that respect your privacy preferences.
Third-party services we may use
- Firebase (Google): authentication, secure storage of user sessions, and real-time database access. Firebase may set cookies necessary for maintaining your login state and for security.
- TradingView: the live market ticker on the homepage loads pricing widgets from TradingView, which may set cookies for session continuity and anonymous usage analytics.
- Google Maps: embedded on the contact page to display our registered head office at 15 Tulip Link, East Legon, Accra. Google may set cookies to remember your map preferences.
- Analytics providers: we use privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate visitor behaviour. Data is anonymised and no personal information is stored.
Each third-party service operates under its own cookie and privacy policy. If you wish to review those policies, you can find them on the respective provider websites. We recommend reviewing them if you want complete visibility into every cookie your browser may store.
How to Control Cookies
The ways you can manage, block, or delete cookies from our site and from your browser.
You can control cookies in several ways. The method that works best depends on whether you want to block all cookies, block only specific categories, or remove cookies that have already been set.
Your control options
- Cookie preferences panel: where the site displays a preferences banner or panel, you can toggle the categories of cookies you accept. Your choices are stored for the duration of your session and, where you ask, remembered on future visits.
- Browser settings: all modern browsers allow you to view the cookies stored on your device, delete individual cookies, block cookies from specific sites, or block all cookies entirely. Look for a "Privacy" or "Cookies" section in your browser settings.
- Private or incognito browsing: private browsing modes typically discard cookies once you close the window. This is the simplest way to browse without leaving a session trail.
- Third-party opt-outs: many analytics and advertising providers offer their own opt-out tools. You can find these on the provider websites.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies
If you block strictly necessary cookies, you will not be able to log in to your account, submit an inquiry, or track a shipment. These cookies are the foundation of a secure session and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
Privacy and Security
How cookie data is protected, how long it is retained, and how it relates to your personal data.
Cookie data is treated with the same care we apply to every other category of information we hold. Cookies used for authentication are encrypted in transit, scoped to the domain they were issued for, and marked HttpOnly or Secure wherever the browser supports it.
How cookie data is handled
- We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal information such as identity documents, bank details, or passwords.
- Analytical data collected through cookies is aggregated and anonymised before storage. It cannot be used to identify you personally.
- Marketing cookies, where set, record only whether you arrived from one of our own campaigns or referrals. They do not track your activity on third-party websites.
- Cookie data is retained only for the periods described in the inventory table above, after which it is deleted or refreshed.
For more detail on how we handle personal information more broadly, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Cookie data sits within the same framework and is subject to the same rights and protections.
Changes to This Policy
How we handle updates to this Cookies Policy, and where to find the latest version.
We review this Cookies Policy from time to time and update it whenever our use of cookies changes — for example, when we add a new third-party service or when regulations require a different disclosure. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
When we make a material change to how cookies are used, we will either republish this page with the updated information or, where the change is significant, notify you directly. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Version tracking
The current version of this policy is dated with the year shown at the top of the page. If you need to review a historical version for compliance purposes, contact our privacy desk and we will provide the archive.
Contact Us
How to reach the GoldSpark Mines Ltd privacy desk with questions about cookies.
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, if you want to know which cookies were set during a visit to our site, or if you wish to exercise any of the rights described in our Privacy Policy, please contact the GoldSpark Mines Ltd privacy desk using the details below.
info@goldsparkmines.com
Phone
+233 20 703 9025
Registered Head Office
15 Tulip Link, East Legon, Accra, Ghana
Field Operations
Obuasi Municipal District, Ashanti Region, Ghana
We respond to all privacy-related correspondence within one business day. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
Manage Your Preferences
You are always in control of which cookies we set.
Where our cookie preferences panel is available, you can toggle the categories of cookies you accept. You can also control cookies through your browser settings at any time. Our privacy desk is happy to answer any question.