Cookie Policy

Last updated May 8, 2026

Introduction

Our website, globalconservationsolutions.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”), uses cookies and other related technologies such as scripts, web beacons, and pixel tags (collectively referred to as “cookies” in this policy). Some cookies are placed by us; others are placed by third-party services we use. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable data-protection and privacy laws worldwide, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), Québec’s Law 25, the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), Brazil’s LGPD, and other applicable state, provincial, and national privacy laws.

What Are Cookies, Scripts, and Web Beacons?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They store information that may be read during subsequent visits.

Scripts are pieces of programme code that run on our server or on your device to make our website function properly and interactively.

Web beacons (also called pixel tags) are tiny, invisible images or code snippets embedded in a web page or email. They are used to monitor traffic and user behaviour.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary / Functional Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Because they are necessary for the site to work, they do not require your consent under any applicable law.

Analytics / Statistics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources. The data is aggregated and used to improve site performance. Under the GDPR, UK GDPR, Québec Law 25, and similar opt-in regimes, these cookies require your prior consent. Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to opt out of any sale or sharing of data collected through these cookies.

Marketing / Tracking Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements. They are set by us or by third-party advertising partners. These cookies always require your consent under opt-in regimes (GDPR, UK GDPR, PIPEDA for sensitive uses, Québec Law 25) and are subject to opt-out rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

Cookies Currently Placed on Our Website

The following third-party services place cookies on our website:

Google Analytics, Analytics, Collects anonymised data on website traffic, user behaviour, and page performance.

Google Ads, Analytics, Marketing, Measures ad campaign effectiveness and serves personalised advertisements.

Google AdSense, Marketing, Serves targeted display advertisements based on browsing behaviour.

Bing Ads, Marketing, Tracks conversions from Bing search ads and serves targeted ads.

Microsoft Clarity, Analytics, Marketing, Records session replays and heatmaps to analyse user behaviour.

HubSpot, Marketing, Preferences, Functional, Manages CRM tracking, lead capture forms, chatbot, and email campaigns.

Hotjar, Analytics, Functional, Captures heatmaps, scroll-depth data, and user feedback polls.

Intercom Messenger, Functional, Powers live-chat and customer-support messaging.

Atlassian Jira Service Management, Analytics, Collects data to manage support-ticket workflows.

WP Engine, Analytics, Functional, Marketing, Hosting-platform cookies for caching, performance, and analytics.

JetPack, Analytics, WordPress analytics and site-performance statistics.

Consent

How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. The banner will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies by category. Only strictly necessary cookies will be loaded before you make a choice. Closing or navigating away from the banner without clicking “Accept” does not constitute consent.

Consent by Jurisdiction

  • EU / EEA / UK (GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy): We obtain your explicit, opt-in consent before placing any non-essential cookies. Pre-ticked boxes are not used.
  • Canada (PIPEDA, CASL, Québec Law 25): We obtain express consent for analytics and marketing cookies. Implied consent may apply to low-sensitivity functional cookies where your conduct reasonably indicates agreement.
  • California, USA (CCPA/CPRA): Non-essential cookies may load by default. You may opt out at any time via our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link. We honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals sent by your browser as a valid opt-out request.
  • Other US states with comprehensive privacy laws: We apply the relevant opt-out or opt-in requirements as applicable. Our consent banner adapts based on your location.
  • Brazil (LGPD), South Africa (POPIA), and other jurisdictions: We follow the applicable opt-in or transparency requirements of your local law.

Withdrawing Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in our website footer or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that withdrawing consent for certain cookies may affect website functionality.

“Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”

If you are a California resident, or a resident of another US state with equivalent rights, you have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information, which may occur through certain advertising and analytics cookies. You can exercise this right by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link available on every page of our website, or by enabling Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser or browser extension.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

Depending on where you are located, you may have some or all of the following rights with respect to personal data collected through cookies.

All Visitors

  • The right to be informed about what data is collected and why.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

EU / EEA / UK Residents (GDPR, UK GDPR)

  • Right of access to your personal data.
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to restrict processing.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to object to processing.
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g. the ICO in the UK, the CNIL in France, or the relevant authority in your Member State).

Canadian Residents (PIPEDA, Provincial Laws)

  • Right to access your personal information held by us.
  • Right to correct inaccurate information.
  • Right to withdraw consent.
  • Right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or, in Québec, with the Commission d’accès à l’information.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Right to delete your personal information.
  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

Other Jurisdictions

If you are located in Brazil (LGPD), South Africa (POPIA), or another jurisdiction with applicable data-protection legislation, you may have similar rights under your local law. Please contact us using the details below to exercise any applicable right.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to using our cookie consent banner, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may cause parts of the website to function incorrectly.

For instructions specific to your browser, consult your browser’s help documentation. If you delete cookies from your browser, you may be asked to re-confirm your preferences the next time you visit.

Data Retention

Cookie data is retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying expiration periods, which are set by the relevant third-party provider. You can view and manage cookie lifespans in your browser settings.

Contact Details

For questions or comments about this Cookie Policy, or to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:

Global Conservation Solutions Website: www.globalconservationsolutions.com Email: ervices@globalconservationsolutions.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page and, where required by law, notify you or seek fresh consent.