Cookie Policy
How this website uses cookies.
This page explains how SEC Ghana uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences and, where you have consented, help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. For more on how we handle personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or submitting a form.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sec_ghana_session | Maintains your session as you move between pages, e.g. keeps an admin user logged in. | 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Protects forms on this site against cross-site request forgery. | 2 hours |
Statistics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are read, and what devices and general locations visitors come from — so we can improve content and navigation. No statistics cookie is used to identify you personally.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sec_vid | A first-party identifier used only by this site's own visitor analytics, to distinguish repeat visits from new ones. | Up to 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_*, _gid | Set by Google Analytics, when enabled, to distinguish visitors and sessions. | Up to 2 years |
Google Analytics cookies are only set when a Google Analytics tracking ID has been configured for this site. See Google's Privacy Policy for how Google processes this data.
Third-Party Content Cookies
Some pages embed content from other services. When you view that content, the third-party service may set its own cookies, which this site does not control.
| Service | Where it appears | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Location maps on the Contact, Complaint and Tip-Off pages. | Google Privacy Policy |
| YouTube / Vimeo | Videos embedded in news articles and pages, where an editor has added one. | Google / Vimeo Privacy Policy |
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting them. Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of this site — such as forms and the admin area — from working correctly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technology we use or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page.