This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies bannermanmarkets.com uses, why, and how you can control them.
Plain summary
This website uses two categories of cookies only: strictly necessary (required for the site to work) and limited analytics (to understand aggregate usage, no personal profiling). We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or cookies from social media platforms.
You can decline analytics cookies using the banner at the bottom of the screen. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without preventing the site from functioning.
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website's operators. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot be used to introduce malware or access files on your device.
Cookies are either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a set period until they expire or you delete them). They are also categorized as first-party cookies (set by this website directly) or third-party cookies (set by external services). Bannerman Markets uses first-party cookies only. We do not permit third-party advertising or tracking cookies on this website.
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information. They are typically set only in response to actions you take — such as setting your cookie preferences, filling in forms, or navigating between pages.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| bm_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) so the banner is not shown on every visit. | 12 months | First-party · Persistent |
| PHPSESSID / session | Standard session identifier required for form processing and page navigation. Contains no personal data. | Session | First-party · Session |
These cookies allow us to count page visits and understand how visitors navigate the website. All data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. We use this information solely to improve the site's structure and content. These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies via the consent banner.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users using a randomly generated number. No personally identifiable information is stored. | 2 years | First-party · Persistent |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics — maintains session state. | 2 years | First-party · Persistent |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users. Expires after 24 hours. | 24 hours | First-party · Persistent |
If you have declined analytics cookies, none of the cookies in the table above will be set. Your preference is stored in the bm_cookie_consent cookie listed under strictly necessary cookies.
If you later wish to change your preference, you can clear your browser's cookies for bannermanmarkets.com and the consent banner will reappear on your next visit. Alternatively, contact privacy@bannermanmarkets.com for assistance.
Bannerman Markets does not use and does not permit any of the following categories of cookies on this website:
When you submit a form on this website — whether subscribing to The Bannerman Standard or submitting an inquiry through the Contact the Firm page — the data you enter is transmitted to Formspree (formspree.io), a third-party form processing service, and forwarded by email to the relevant inbox at bannermanmarkets.com.
Formspree does not set tracking cookies on this website. Form submission data is transmitted over an encrypted connection (HTTPS/TLS). Formspree's own privacy policy is available at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.
Data submitted through forms is handled in accordance with the firm's Privacy Policy and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.
This website is hosted on GoDaddy's hosting infrastructure. GoDaddy may set strictly necessary cookies related to load balancing, security, and CDN (content delivery network) performance as part of the hosting service. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information and are not controlled by Bannerman Markets. GoDaddy's cookie and privacy practices are governed by GoDaddy's own privacy policy at godaddy.com/legal/agreements/privacy-policy.
In addition to the consent controls on this website, you can manage, restrict, or delete cookies through your browser settings. The major browsers provide the following guidance:
Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit. Specifically, disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent forms from functioning correctly.
For independent guidance on managing cookies and online privacy, you may consult the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk) or the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (ndpc.gov.ng).
Bannerman Markets may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or the firm's practices. The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or the firm's data practices, please contact:
Bannerman Markets Ltd
Privacy & Compliance
Lagos, Nigeria
privacy@bannermanmarkets.com