Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the site owners. This policy is provided in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC).
2. How We Use Cookies
People First Consultancy Services (“PFCS”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on pfcs.world for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to the content management system. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Under the ePrivacy Directive, these cookies do not require consent.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. This data is used to improve our website’s structure and content. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
- Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent where they are not strictly necessary.
3. Cookie Consent
In accordance with the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we will not place non-essential cookies on your device without your prior, explicit consent. When you first visit our website, you will be informed about our use of cookies. Strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the website to function are placed without consent, as permitted by law. You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings (see Section 6 below).
4. Cookies We Use
The following table lists the cookies currently used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __vercel_live_token | Vercel | Necessary | Session | Used by the hosting platform to serve the website and ensure proper routing |
| __next_* | Next.js | Necessary | Session | Framework cookies used for page rendering, routing, and caching |
| cookie_consent | PFCS | Necessary | 12 months | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on every visit |
We currently do not use any analytics or advertising cookies. If we add analytics tools in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be requested before any such cookies are placed.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies or process data:
- Vercel Inc. (USA) — Hosts and serves our website. May process IP addresses and set technical cookies for website delivery. Vercel Privacy Policy
- Sanity AS (Norway) — Content management system used to manage website content. Does not set cookies on visitors’ devices and does not process visitor personal data. Sanity Privacy Policy
- Calendly (if used via linked scheduling page) — When you click through to schedule a consultation, Calendly’s own cookie and privacy policies apply. Calendly Privacy Policy
We do not have direct control over cookies set by third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. You can typically find these options in your browser’s “Settings”, “Preferences”, or “Privacy” menu. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Be aware that if you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out of non-essential cookies.
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7. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR and applicable EU/EEA data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:
- Right to be informed: You have the right to know what cookies we use and why (this policy).
- Right to consent: Non-essential cookies are only placed with your explicit, informed, and freely given consent.
- Right to withdraw consent: You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings.
- Right to access (Art. 15): You can request information about the personal data collected through cookies.
- Right to erasure (Art. 17): You can request that we delete any personal data collected through cookies.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You may lodge a complaint with the Romanian National Supervisory Authority (ANSPDCP) at www.dataprotection.ro.
For more information about your full data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we begin using new types of cookies (e.g., analytics), we will update this policy and seek your consent before placing them.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, this policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
People First Consultancy Services
Operated by Elena Dumitru
Email: elena@pfcs.world
Website: pfcs.world