Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25 November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, www.oacps.org. It also outlines your rights and how you can control the use of cookies in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, unless you disable them through our cookie settings or your browser.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, enhance user experience, and provide analytical insights about website usage.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (stored for longer periods)
• First-party cookies (set by OACPS.org)
• Third-party cookies (set by external services integrated into the site)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable:

• Basic website operations
• Secure login and form processes
• Cookie preference saving
• Navigation and system stability

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve structure and content.

We may use tools such as:

• Matomo Analytics
• Google Analytics (if implemented)

Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance website usability by remembering your preferences, such as:

• Language selection
• Display and accessibility settings
• Saved form inputs

They help personalise your browsing experience.

D. Third-Party & Embedded Content Cookies

Some pages use external services that may set their own cookies, including:

• YouTube or Vimeo for embedded videos
• Google Maps for location content
• Social media plugins
• Event management tools

The OACPS does not control how these cookies are used. Please refer to the respective providers’ cookie policies.

3. Cookie List

Below is an example list of cookies that may be used on OACPS.org:

This list may evolve as website features are updated.

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

On your first visit, you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise your cookie settings

You may update your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” option on our site.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies
• Delete stored cookies
• Block third-party tracking

Instructions can be found in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and others.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

The legal basis for processing personal data via cookies may include:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a), GDPR) for analytics and third-party cookies.
• Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) for strictly necessary cookies essential to site operation.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some services embedded in the website (videos, maps, social feeds, event tools) may set cookies independently of OACPS. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies when interacting with such content.

7. Data Collected via Cookies

Cookies may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Referring websites
• Time spent on pages

Analytics data does not identify individuals directly and is aggregated for statistical purposes.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Regulatory changes
• New website features
• Adjustments to our cookie management system

The latest version will always be available on this page.

9. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Email: ict@acp.int
General inquiries: registry@acp.int

Address:
OACPS Secretariat
Avenue des Communautés 110,
1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (Woluwe Heights),
Brussels,
Belgium