Cookie Policy

1. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

2. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Name	Category	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	Maintains user session state	Session
auth_token	Essential	User authentication and security	30 days
user_preferences	Preferences	Stores user settings and preferences	1 year
language	Preferences	Remembers language selection	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute
fbp	Marketing	Facebook Pixel - ad delivery	90 days
fr	Marketing	Facebook Pixel - ad optimization	90 days

3. Cookie Consent Management

3.1 Initial Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept All: Accept all cookies (essential, preferences, analytics, marketing)
Customize: Choose which cookie categories to accept
Reject All: Reject all non-essential cookies

3.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer
Using our interactive cookie manager below
Adjusting your browser settings (see Section 4)

4. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome Cookie Settings:

Click the three dots in the top-right corner
Select "Settings" then "Privacy and security"
Click "Cookies and other site data"
Choose your preferred cookie settings
Click "Clear browsing data" to remove existing cookies

Firefox Cookie Settings:

Click the three bars in the top-right corner
Select "Settings" then "Privacy & Security"
Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings
Click "Clear Data" to remove existing cookies

Safari Cookie Settings:

Click "Safari" in the menu bar
Select "Preferences" then "Privacy"
Choose your cookie preferences
Click "Manage Website Data" to remove specific cookies

Edge Cookie Settings:

Click the three dots in the top-right corner
Select "Settings" then "Cookies and site permissions"
Click "Cookies and site data"
Adjust your cookie settings
Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage

4.1 What Happens When You Disable Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note:

Some website features may not function properly
You may need to re-enter information more frequently
Personalized features may not be available
Some parts of the website may not load correctly

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our site.

Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Social Media Cookies

We may embed content from social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content.

5.3 Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising networks that set cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.

6. Local Storage & Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other local storage technologies:

6.1 Local Storage

Local storage allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, this data is not sent to the server with every request.

6.2 Session Storage

Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.

6.3 Web Beacons

Also known as "pixel tags," these are tiny graphics that help us understand user behavior.

7. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type of cookie:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted (typically 30 days to 2 years)
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes

8. Legal Basis & Compliance

8.1 Legal Basis for Processing

Our use of cookies is based on:

Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (website functionality)
Non-Essential Cookies: Your consent (collected through cookie banner)

8.2 Compliance with Regulations

We comply with:

Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019: Provides for user consent and control
GDPR (for EU users): Requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies
ePrivacy Directive: Requires informed consent for cookies

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date
Posting a notice on our website
Requesting renewed consent if changes are significant

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.