1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot harm your device. They typically contain:

• A unique identifier
• The name of the website that placed them
• How long they will remain on your device

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To keep you logged in and remember your session
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
• Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Performance: To improve website speed and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Detailed Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	Keeps you logged in during your session	Session
csrf_token	Essential	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
auth_token	Essential	Verifies your identity for dashboard access	30 days
cookie_consent	Functional	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
language_pref	Functional	Remembers your language preference	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
paystack_ref	Essential	Maintains payment session during checkout	Session

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties we use include:

• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis
• Paystack — for secure payment processing
• Google Fonts — for typography
• Font Awesome — for icons

Each of these providers has its own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them for full details.

5. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or delete cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com

5.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can usually control cookies through your device’s settings. Consult your device manual for instructions.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (e.g., 30 days, 1 year) or until you delete them

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

8. Legal Framework

This Cookie Policy is provided in accordance with:

• The Ghana Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843)
• International best practices for cookie consent (including GDPR principles)

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.