1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance user experience. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. The Platform cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
- Session cookies: Maintain your authenticated state during a browsing session
- Security cookies: Detect authentication abuses and protect against CSRF attacks
- Load balancing: Distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, region, or display settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not function as intended.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Platform. This information is used to improve functionality, content, and user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
2.4 Security & Fraud Prevention
Certain cookies and device fingerprinting techniques are used to detect fraudulent activity, prevent unauthorized access, and support our AML/CTF compliance obligations. These are essential for the security of your account and assets.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use limited third-party services that set their own cookies, including: analytics providers for Platform usage insights, identity verification service providers during the KYC process, and content delivery networks for performance optimization. We do not permit third-party advertising cookies on the Platform.
4. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 12 months) or until manually deleted
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: view what cookies are stored, delete individual or all cookies, block third-party cookies, block cookies from specific sites, and block all cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent the Platform from functioning correctly.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@afrivest.org.