Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 19, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how TechPoa Connect ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize, understand, and facilitate your browsing experience when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help provide a better and more personalized experience.
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies:
Persistent cookies
Remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or are deleted. They help websites remember your preferences for future visits.
Session cookies
Exist temporarily while you browse our website and expire when you close your browser. They help our site function correctly during your visit.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other websites that provide content on the page you are viewing (third-party cookies). For example, we may include content from social media platforms on our website, and those platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with that content.
We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons for our website to operate, while others are used to enhance your experience. Here's how we use different types of cookies:
Necessary CookiesRequired
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting site functionality.
Examples:
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our website and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Examples:
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements that are relevant and engaging for individual users, and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
Examples:
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in. They help provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples:
We work with various third-party services that set cookies on our website. Below is a list of the main cookie providers, the purpose of their cookies, and links to their privacy policies:
| Provider | Purpose | Cookies | Expiry | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Web analytics service to track and report website traffic | _ga_gid_gat | Up to 2 years | Privacy Policy |
| Facebook Pixel | Advertising and analytics service to measure ad effectiveness | _fbpfr | Up to 3 months | Privacy Policy |
| TechPoa Connect | Essential site functionality and user preferences | session_idcsrf_tokenuser_preferences | Session to 1 year | Privacy Policy |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance optimization | __cfduid__cf_bm | Up to 30 days | Privacy Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | __stripe_mid__stripe_sid | Session to 1 year | Privacy Policy |
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for necessary cookies, which are required for the operation of our website). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Through our Cookie Manager
You can use our cookie manager to customize your cookie preferences for our website:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Some third parties provide ways to opt out of their cookies across all websites:
Important Note
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. If you reject or delete certain cookies, you might not be able to use all features of our website or services. For example, you might need to provide consent or set preferences again if you delete cookies that remember these settings.
In addition to cookies, we use other technologies to collect information from your device:
Web Beacons
Also known as "clear GIFs" or "pixel tags," these small graphic images are embedded invisibly on web pages and in emails. They help us understand whether content has been viewed and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Local Storage Objects
These are pieces of data that websites store on your device. They can be used to enhance your experience and remember site preferences, similar to cookies but often with larger storage capacity.
Session Replay
We may use session replay services to record user interactions with our website to identify usability issues and improve site functionality. This information is anonymized and doesn't include personal data.
Device Fingerprinting
This technique collects information about your device, such as browser type, screen resolution, operating system, and language preferences to create a unique profile. It helps with fraud prevention and enhancing security.
You can manage these technologies similarly to cookies through your browser settings or through our Cookie Manager.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as a banner on our website or an email notification.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and other tracking technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and other tracking technologies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@techpoa.com
Address: TechPoa Connect, P.O Box 12345-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 716 687 177
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you've read and understood our Cookie Policy.