ACE ICT ConsultEffective Date: January 1, 2026 | Entity: ACE ICT Consult (Abuja & Lagos, Nigeria) | Regulatory Alignment: Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023)
ACE ICT Consult ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies, local storage identifiers, and similar technologies on this website (https://aceictconsult.com). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we deploy them, the categories of information they collect, and how you can exercise full control over your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
A cookie is a small alphanumeric text file stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by your web browser when you visit websites. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, remember user preferences (such as language, viewport dimensions, or form drafts), ensure smooth site navigation, and measure overall site traffic.
In addition to traditional HTTP cookies, modern websites use Local Storage and Session Storage (HTML5 web storage). These allow data to be stored securely directly within your browser client without automatically transmitting it with every HTTP server request.
2. Why We Deploy Cookies
As an enterprise consulting firm specializing in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), we maintain the highest standards of data minimization and transparency. We deploy cookies and browser storage solely for the following legitimate purposes:
- Essential Site Functionality: Facilitating secure page loads, navigation menus, form submissions, and anti-abuse validation.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Identifying malicious traffic, preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and safeguarding web assets.
- Cookie Consent Management: Recording your privacy preferences so that your choices are respected across visits.
- Aggregated Performance & Analytics: Assessing aggregate metrics such as page popularity, reading depth on insight articles, and browser compatibility issues, without profiling or selling your identity.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Our website classifies cookies into three operational categories:
A. Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies and local storage tokens are essential for the operation of our website. They cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as navigating between service pages, setting privacy preferences, or submitting an inquiry via our contact form. You can configure your browser to block these cookies, but certain core features of the site will not function correctly.
B. Performance and Analytical Cookies
These cookies gather anonymized, statistical information about how visitors navigate and interact with our web pages. They tell us which services (such as IT Audit, ISO 27001 readiness, or Cybersecurity VAPT) attract the greatest interest, how long visitors spend reviewing technical whitepapers, and whether visitors encounter any broken links. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
C. Functionality and Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the site to provide enhanced functionality, remembering user-selected preferences, such as selected consulting or training tracks, so you do not have to re-enter selections as you explore related offerings.
We Do Not Sell or Rent Personal Data
ACE ICT Consult never sells, leases, or trades your personal data, IP addresses, or cookie identifiers to third-party commercial data brokers or programmatic advertising exchanges.
4. Detailed Cookie Inventory & Schedule
The table below provides a detailed inventory of the primary cookies and local storage keys utilized across our domain:
| Storage Key / Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose & Description | Retention / Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ace_cookie_consent |
ACE ICT Consult (First-Party) | Essential | Stores your accepted cookie consent level (all or essential). |
12 Months (Local Storage) |
ace_cookie_timestamp |
ACE ICT Consult (First-Party) | Essential | Records the exact timestamp when consent was granted or modified for statutory audit compliance under NDPA 2023. | 12 Months (Local Storage) |
_cf_bm / cf_clearance |
Cloudflare / Edge CDN | Essential / Security | Bot management and DDoS mitigation token to differentiate human users from automated threats. | 30 minutes to 1 year |
_ga / _ga_* |
Google Analytics (Aggregated) | Analytics (Optional) | Distinguishes unique anonymous sessions to calculate visitor count, session duration, and traffic sources. | Up to 14 months |
session_active |
ACE ICT Consult (First-Party) | Functionality | Maintains user form state and program selections during consultation bookings. | Current Session only |
5. Third-Party Technologies and External Integrations
Certain pages on our website incorporate external services to deliver high-quality fonts (e.g. Google Fonts) and edge routing. When your browser requests resources from these content delivery networks, your IP address and standard HTTP request headers may be processed in transit to serve the relevant asset securely and efficiently.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences On This Website
You can adjust your cookie settings on this website at any time. When you first visit, you are presented with our consent dock allowing you to Accept All Cookies or limit usage to Essential Only. If you wish to change your preference now, click the button below:
7. Controlling and Deleting Cookies via Your Web Browser
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their configuration settings. You can delete existing cookies, prevent new cookies from being set, or configure notifications whenever a website attempts to place a cookie. To manage cookies in your browser, refer to the official instructions below:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari (macOS & iOS): Preferences/Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data / Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the layout, interactive forms, and navigation responsiveness of this website.
8. Compliance with NDPA 2023 & Privacy Mandates
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023), organizations processing information via automated digital identifiers are required to uphold lawful grounds, transparency, and data subject agency. ACE ICT Consult ensures all tracking and telemetry adhere strictly to data minimization principles, lawful basis assessments, and robust cryptographic defenses.
9. Contact Our Data Protection Team
If you have any questions, clarifications, or requests concerning our use of cookies or your rights under data protection laws, please contact our team:
ACE ICT Consult — Data Protection & Governance Desk
Abuja Office: 21 Ishaya Shekari Crescent, off Nepa road, Setraco, Gwarimpa, Abuja 900002, Nigeria
Lagos Office: 77 Jagunmolu Crescent, Muritala, Bariga, Lagos, Nigeria
Direct Telephone: 07011011237
Official Email: privacy@aceictconsult.com / info@aceictconsult.com