Cookie Policy for the Alliance of Professional Consultants of the Philippines, Inc.

Effective Date: November 16, 2024

The Alliance of Professional Consultants of the Philippines, Inc. ("APCPI", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and improve the functionality of our services. This Cookie Policy provides information on what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are used to store certain information, such as your preferences or session data, and can help improve your user experience by allowing the website to "remember" your actions or settings over time.

There are two main types of cookies:

First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting. Only that website can access these cookies.

Third-party cookies: Set by external organizations, such as advertisers, analytics services, or social media platforms. These cookies can be used across different websites.

We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website, such as ensuring secure and smooth navigation and enabling core features (e.g., logging into member accounts, submitting forms).

Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to collect information about how visitors interact with our website, such as the pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. This helps us analyze site performance and make improvements.

Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language settings, display preferences) and provide a more personalized experience.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing habits across websites and deliver relevant advertisements or content based on your interests.

Here is a list of the main types of cookies we may use on our website:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to remember information while you navigate from page to page.

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device after you close your browser for a specified period or until you delete them. These cookies are used to remember your preferences or actions across sessions.

Google Analytics Cookies: These cookies are used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are visited, time spent on each page). This helps us improve the website’s functionality and user experience.

Third-Party Cookies: These may include cookies from social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) or advertising networks that allow them to track your activities across websites.

You have the right to control and manage cookies in the following ways:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept cookies only from certain websites, or delete existing cookies. The process may vary depending on the browser you use. Please refer to your browser's help section for instructions on how to manage cookies.

Cookie Consent Management: Upon visiting our website for the first time, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that gives you the option to accept or manage cookie settings. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting the settings on our site.

Opt-Out of Google Analytics: If you prefer not to have your data used by Google Analytics, you can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Third-Party Cookies: To opt out of third-party advertising cookies, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page.

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and ensure the website functions properly. Specifically, cookies help us:

Enable essential website features such as secure login and personalized services.

Gather information for analytics to improve the content and design of our website.

Provide targeted advertisements or offers that may be of interest to you.

Remember your preferences, such as language or region, for convenience in future visits.

Our website may contain links to external websites, and these websites may use cookies to collect information about you. APCPI does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.

While cookies are an important part of delivering our services, we respect your privacy. The information we collect through cookies does not identify you personally but helps us better understand how visitors use our website. We do not share the data collected via cookies with third parties except as described in this policy.

If you are concerned about how cookies affect your privacy, please see the "How to Manage Cookies" section above for details on how to control cookie usage.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the introduction of new cookies. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Alliance of Professional Consultants of the Philippines, Inc.

Email: support@apcpi.org

Phone: 0906 194 2947

Address: Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 6000