Cookie Policy

Business Name: Shofar Business Consultants
Website: https://shofarbc.com
Business Address: 37 Schanzen Rd Eros, Windhoek, Namibia
Effective Date: April 29, 2026
Last Updated: April 29, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Shofar Business Consultants ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://shofarbc.com.

By visiting our website and accepting the cookie consent banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, see Section 6 for how to manage your preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we collect and process personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, and local storage, work in comparable ways and are also covered by this policy.

3. Cookies We Use

We use cookies in the following categories:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly.

These cookies do not require your consent and are always active.

Cookie / TechnologyProviderPurposeSession cookiesHostingerEnsures the website functions correctly during your visitShopping cart cookiesHostingerMaintains your e-book purchase sessionSecurity cookiesHostingerProtects against fraudulent activity

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, for example, which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve the website experience.

These cookies are only loaded if you consent.

Cookie / TechnologyProviderPurposeRetentionGoogle Analytics (_ga, gid, gat)Google LLCTracks website usage, page views, session dataUp to 2 yearsGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle LLCManages and deploys analytics and marketing tagsSession / varies

Google may transfer data to servers in the United States. Google operates under Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers. See Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They track your browsing activity across websites.

These cookies are only loaded if you consent.

Cookie / TechnologyProviderPurposeRetentionGoogle Ads / Google Ads RemarketingGoogle LLCServes targeted ads and tracks ad conversionsUp to 90 daysAd RetargetingGoogle / MetaRe-engages visitors who have previously visited our siteUp to 180 daysMeta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)Meta Platforms, Inc.Tracks website visits and conversions for Facebook/Instagram advertisingUp to 180 days

Note on Meta Pixel: We may activate the Meta Pixel in the future to run advertising on Facebook and Instagram. When activated, this will be reflected in our cookie consent banner and this policy will be updated accordingly.

3.4 Functional / Embedded Content Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services embedded on our website, such as video players. They may track your interaction with embedded content.

Cookie / TechnologyProviderPurposeRetentionYouTube embed cookiesGoogle LLC (YouTube)Enables playback of embedded YouTube videos; may track viewing behaviorUp to 2 years

YouTube is a Google service and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. If you have a Google account and are signed in, Google may associate your viewing activity with your account.

3.5 AI Widget Cookies (Potential Future Use)

We may in the future integrate an AI-powered chat or assistant widget on our website to help visitors with inquiries. If and when this is activated, such a widget may use cookies or local storage to maintain conversation context and improve responses.

Any AI widget we introduce will be disclosed in this policy and included in our cookie consent banner before it is activated.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties (such as Google and Meta) whose services we use. We do not control these third-party cookies directly. Please refer to the respective providers' privacy and cookie policies for full details:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Google Analytics Cookie Information

• Meta (Facebook) Cookie Policy

• YouTube (Google) Privacy Policy

5. Cookie Consent Banner

Our website uses Hostinger's built-in cookie consent banner, which is GDPR-compliant and supports granular consent. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies, enables all categories including analytics and marketing

• Decline all non-essential cookies, only strictly necessary cookies are loaded

• Customise your preferences, choose which categories to enable or disable independently

No analytics, marketing, or advertising cookies are loaded until you give your consent. You can change your preferences at any time (see Section 6).

6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Via Our Cookie Banner

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website. Look for the cookie settings option in the footer or navigate back to our cookie consent banner.

6.2 Via Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in common browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the e-book checkout process.

6.3 Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6.4 Opt Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies via:

• Your Online Choices (EU)

• Network Advertising Initiative (US)

• Google Ad Settings

• Facebook Ad Preferences

7. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party cookies described in this policy result in your data being transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries outside Namibia and the EEA. Where this occurs, the relevant providers rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or the third-party services we integrate. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Shofar Business Consultants
37 Schanzen Rd Eros, Windhoek, Namibia
Email: team@shofarbusinessconsultants.com
WhatsApp: +264 (0) 81-335-4827
Website: https://shofarbc.com

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed on April 29, 2026. This document is provided for informational purposes. Shofar Business Consultants recommends consulting a qualified attorney to ensure full legal compliance for your specific jurisdiction and circumstances.