Effective Date: April 1, 2025
Version: 1.2

1. Introduction

This Cookies Notice explains how Makrolos LLC (“Makrolos”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website https://makrolos.com/ (the “Website”).

Although St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not currently have a comprehensive data protection or cookies-specific legal regime, Makrolos adheres voluntarily to internationally recognised standards on privacy and transparency.

By accessing or using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Notice unless you disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve a variety of purposes, including enhancing website functionality, recognising user preferences, and supporting analytics.

Cookies used on this Website may either be:

• First-party cookies, which are set by us directly; or
• Third-party cookies, which are placed by trusted external service providers (e.g., analytics platforms).

Makrolos does not currently use Flash cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following lawful and proportionate purposes:

• To ensure the secure and effective functioning of the Website;
• To store and remember your user preferences;
• To analyse how users interact with the Website;
• To improve navigation, design, and content relevance;
• To support anonymous usage tracking and marketing optimisation (without identifying individuals).

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to perform automated decision-making that significantly affects you.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

Cookies used on the Website may fall into the following categories:

a. Necessary Cookies

Essential for the operation of the Website, including enabling page navigation, secure login sessions, and access to secure areas. These cookies cannot be disabled via the browser without impairing functionality.

b. Analytical Cookies

Used to collect information about how users interact with the Website, such as pages visited, duration of visits, and any encountered errors. These cookies help us improve performance and user experience.

c. Functional Cookies

Enable the Website to remember your preferences (such as language settings) and provide more personalised services.

Note: All data collected through cookies is either anonymous or anonymised prior to any analytics usage.

5. Obtaining Your Consent

Where required under international privacy best practices, we seek your consent before using non-essential cookies:

• By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of analytics and functional cookies.
• For any tracking technologies that may result in identifiable personal data (such as IP address usage in third-party analytics), we implement a cookie banner or opt-in mechanism to request your explicit consent.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us (see Section 10).

6. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by modifying the settings of your web browser. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies;
• Accept only certain types of cookies;
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored;
• Delete cookies previously set.

Please be aware that disabling some cookies may impact the functionality or availability of certain features on the Website.

For guidance on managing cookies, visit: www.aboutcookies.org

7. Duration and Storage of Cookies

The retention period for each cookie depends on its type and purpose:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted, typically within 1 to 24 months.

We regularly review our cookie usage and retention periods to ensure that no cookie data is retained longer than necessary for the intended purposes.

8. Disclosure of Cookie Data

We may share cookie-related data with the following categories of third parties:

• Cloud infrastructure providers hosting the Website;
• Website analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics);
• Corporate affiliates or related entities under common ownership or control.

All such parties are contractually bound to maintain data confidentiality and security standards aligned with global industry norms. We do not share cookie data for behavioural profiling or automated decision-making purposes.

9. Your Rights Concerning Cookie Data

While no statutory data protection framework currently governs cookie rights in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Makrolos  upholds internationally accepted rights-based principles. As such, you may:

• Request access to information we hold in relation to cookie usage and identifiers;
• Request correction of inaccurate cookie-related information (where identifiable);
• Request deletion of cookie data stored on our systems;
• Withdraw consent for further processing of cookie data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10. We reserve the right to request verification of your identity prior to processing such requests.

10. Contact Us

Should you have any queries or concerns regarding this Cookies Notice or our use of cookies, please reach out to:

Makrolos LLC
Email:  [email protected]
Mailing Address: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2897, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

11. Updates to This Cookies Notice

We may amend or update this Cookies Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technologies, or legal obligations. Any changes will be effective upon publication on this page, and the updated version will include a revised “Effective Date.”

We recommend reviewing this Notice periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and how your data is protected.