Effective Date: March 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Shelze Professional Services and Shelze Advisory Services Limited (together referred to as “Shelze”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), along with their affiliated entities, use cookies and similar technologies on the website www.shelze.com.ng (the “Website”).
“Shelze” is the brand name under which Shelze Professional Services and Shelze Advisory Services Limited, together with their affiliated entities, provide professional services. Both entities operate as separate legal entities under the Shelze brand, in alignment with applicable independence requirements and professional standards governing the provision of assurance services. Shelze Professional Services is a licensed independent firm of Chartered Accountants that provides assurance services. Shelze Advisory Services Limited and its affiliated entities โ Shelze Advisory Services LLC (Houston, Texas), Shelze Advisory Services FZE (Itana, Alaro City Free Zone) and Shelze Consulting (Ghana) โ provide tax, advisory, and consulting services and are not licensed to provide assurance services.
This Cookies Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Terms of Engagement, and Legal Disclaimer.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies may be first-party cookies (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party cookies (set by a domain other than the website you are visiting). In addition to cookies, websites may use local storage and session storage (collectively, browser storage) to store data on your device for similar purposes.
The following table sets out the cookies used on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics โ used to distinguish unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_EQDN3BWDSD | Analytics | Google Analytics โ used to persist session state and track traffic source information | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| wp-settings-1 | Functional | WordPress โ stores admin user interface preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| wp-settings-time-1 | Functional | WordPress โ stores the timestamp of admin settings changes | 1 year | First-party |
| app_* (9 cookies) | Functional | Application and plugin operational cookies required for core website functionality | Session / Varies | First-party |
| humans_21909 | Functional | Theme or plugin component cookie used for operational functionality | Session | First-party |
Browser Storage: Our Website uses Elementor (page builder) and Google Site Kit, which may utilise browser local storage and session storage to enhance performance and functionality. These storage mechanisms operate similarly to cookies but are managed directly by the browser.
Strictly Necessary / Functional Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They include WordPress operational cookies (wp-settings-*, app_*, humans_21909) that enable core features such as user preferences, navigation, and security. These cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary for the provision of the Website.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies (_ga and _ga_EQDN3BWDSD) are set by Google Analytics and help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device with your explicit consent.
We rely on the following legal bases for the use of cookies on our Website:
Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary and functional cookies that are essential for the operation of the Website and the provision of services you have requested.
Consent: For analytics cookies, which are only activated after you have provided your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner. This is in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable to visitors from the European Economic Area, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) where applicable to visitors from the United Kingdom.
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. This banner provides you with the option to “Accept”, “Reject”, or “Customise” your cookie preferences. Analytics cookies are blocked by default and will only be activated if you choose to accept them. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the Website footer.
You can manage and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Website.
Our Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google may process the data collected by these cookies in accordance with its own privacy policy. For more information, please see the Google Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics may transfer data collected through cookies to servers located in the United States of America. Google has implemented appropriate safeguards for such transfers, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
Our Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at privacy@shelze.com.ng.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Shelze Professional Services and Shelze Advisory Services Limited
9A Kafayat Abdulrazaq Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: info@shelze.com.ng | privacy@shelze.com.ng
Phone: 0817 014 4053