Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how AfriContest ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform accessible at www.africontest.com (the "Platform").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help make websites function efficiently and provide analytical information.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are critical for Platform functionality and cannot be disabled:
- Maintain your login session and authentication status
- Store your language and regional preferences
- Enable secure access to your account and wallet
- Process payment transactions securely
- Prevent fraudulent activity
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for basic Platform functionality.
3. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how users interact with our Platform. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| africontest_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| africontest_auth | Authenticates your account access | 30 days |
| africontest_lang | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
| africontest_currency | Remembers your preferred currency | 12 months |
| _ga (Google) | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid (Google) | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
5. What We Do Not Use
AfriContest DOES NOT use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or third-party advertising networks.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the Platform effectively.
7. Your Rights
- Right to know what cookies we use and why
- Right to accept or refuse non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to delete cookies through your browser
Contact Information
Cookie inquiries: privacy@africontest.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@africontest.com