Cookie Policy
Effective date: May 1, 2021 | Last updated: May 1, 2026
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the best possible experience on the website. This cookie policy explains what they are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device, including computer, tablet, or mobile, when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, remember preferences, and collect usage information to improve functionality and performance. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain until their expiry date or you delete them.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device identifiers, which are covered by this policy.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website features and navigation.
- Understand how visitors interact with our site to improve content and performance.
- Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity.
- Provide a consistent and efficient user experience.
Our use of cookies is limited and focused on functionality and aggregated analytics rather than extensive personal advertising.
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary / essential cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly, including security, navigation, and form submissions. They do not require consent under GDPR/ePrivacy rules. Examples include session management and security tokens. These cookies are always active.
Performance / analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths, so we can improve usability and content relevance. Data is typically aggregated and anonymized. We use tools such as Google Analytics. These cookies are set only with your consent.
Functional cookies
These enable enhanced features and personalization, including remembering language preferences or form inputs. They may be set by us or trusted third-party providers. These cookies are set only with your consent.
Marketing / targeting cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies for personalized targeting or retargeting. If we introduce such cookies in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent.
4. Third party cookies
Some cookies are placed by trusted third party services we use to enhance our website:
- Google Analytics — for performance measurement, anonymized IP addresses, and usage statistics. Other embedded content, including videos or maps if present, may set cookies from providers like YouTube or Google Maps. We have no control over these; refer to the respective providers' policies.
5. Cookie duration
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically 1 month to 2 years depending on the cookie, or until you delete them.
6. Managing and withdrawing consent
You can manage cookies through:
- Our cookie consent banner, which appears on first visit or when settings change, where you can choose accept or decline cookies.
- Your browser settings, where you can block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may impair site functionality.
- Third-party opt-out tools, including the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the consent banner or by contacting us.
7. Your rights
Under applicable laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA, you may have rights regarding data collected via cookies, including access, deletion, and objection. For details, see our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Significant updates will be notified via the website or consent banner.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or cookie usage, Email: web@nsikannyauko.com