Cookie Policy

  1. Introduction

    This Cookie Notice provides information on how AfriCred uses cookies when you visit our website or mobile applications. We utilize the term “Cookies” in the privacy policy to refer to websites cookies and other similar tracking technologies that may collect information whenever you visit our website. This cookie policy should be read alongside our privacy policy.

  2. What are Cookies and how do we use them?

    A Cookie is a small text file stored on your device (e.g., computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and gather information to improve user experiences. By consenting to cookies, you enable the website to recognize your device and understand your preferences

    We use cookies to:

    1. Recognize and count visitors, track how they navigate the site, and improve website functionality
    2. Remember your preferences, such as language settings and saved items.
    3. Deliver newsletters and advertising content tailored to your interests
    4. Approved third parties, including search engines, analytics providers, social media platforms, and advertisers, may also set cookies on our website.
  3. Types of Cookies
    1. Essential Cookies

      These cookies are fundamental and necessary for our website functionality and is automatically enabled when you use the website. Without these cookies our website will not function. These cookies will enable users on the website to access our website and each of the web pages by enabling basic functions like setting the cookies. You can disable the cookie setting by changing your browsing settings which may likely affect the functionality of our website.

    2. Functional Cookies

      When you visit our website, and upon your subsequent return, functional cookies will enable the website to remember the choices you made earlier and assist us to provide improved service delivery to you, and provides you with enhanced personal features. The information these cookies collect is anonymised and doesn’t track your browsing activity on our website.

    3. Analytics Cookies

      It is important for us to understand how you use our website, for example, how efficiently you are able to navigate around it, and what features you use. These cookies enable us to collect insights into how users interact with our website, helping us optimize its functionality and improve user experience.

    4. Targeting Cookies

      Targeting cookies analyze your browsing habits, enabling personalized content and advertising. Certain data may be shared with third parties for more relevant marketing. Some information may be shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

    5. Marketing Cookies

      Marketing cookies tailor advertising based on your preferences and enable us to provide products and services that are peculiar to you, limit repetitive ads, and track campaign effectiveness. Disabling them will result in non-tailored ads.

  4. Cookie Duration
    • Persistent Cookies

      These cookies remain on your device for a specific period, enabling the website to recognize you on future visits.

    • Session Cookies

      These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They maintain your login status and preferences during your visit.

    For more details of the personal data that We collect and use, the measures we have in place to protect personal data, your legal rights, and our legal obligations, please refer to our Privacy notice

  5. Consent

    Before Cookies are placed on your computer or device, you will be shown a prompt requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling us to provide the best possible experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies (unless those Cookies are strictly necessary); however certain features of our Platform may not function fully or as intended. You will be given the opportunity to allow and/or deny different categories of Cookie that we use.

  6. Managing Cookies Choices in your browser

    In addition to the controls that we provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all Cookies or only third- party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.

  7. Policy Updates

    We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically, and you are advised to check regularly for any changes to the Policy. If we do so, details of the changes will be highlighted at the top of this page, and any such changes will become binding on you.

    In the event of any conflict between the current version of this Cookie Policy and any previous version(s), the provisions current and in effect shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

  8. Further Information

    For more details on how we process your personal data, or to exercise your legal rights in respect of your personal data, please send us an email at legal@africred.org