Cookies Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on the Afripact platform

Last updated: June 9, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences, maintaining your login session, and improving our services. This policy explains how we use cookies on the Afripact platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

Different categories of cookies and their purposes

Essential Cookies

Required for the platform to function properly. These include authentication cookies, session management, and security features.

Cannot be disabled - These are necessary for core functionality

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences such as theme settings, language preferences, and dashboard customizations.

Optional - Can be disabled, but may affect user experience

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with the platform to improve performance and user experience.

Optional - Used for platform improvement and optimization

Performance Cookies

Monitor system performance, load times, and help identify technical issues to maintain service quality.

Optional - Used for technical monitoring and optimization

Specific Cookies We Use

Detailed information about the cookies used on our platform

Authentication Cookies

Essential

Purpose: Maintain your login session and authenticate requests

Duration: Session-based (expires when you close browser)

Data: Encrypted session tokens, user ID

Theme Preferences

Functional

Purpose: Remember your dark/light mode preference

Duration: 1 year

Data: Theme setting (light/dark/system)

Dashboard Settings

Functional

Purpose: Save your dashboard layout and widget preferences

Duration: 6 months

Data: Layout preferences, widget configurations

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

How to control and manage cookies on your device

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Platform Settings

Within the Afripact platform, you can manage certain cookie preferences through your account settings. Navigate to Settings → Privacy to control optional cookies.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

What happens when you disable different types of cookies

Important Notice

Disabling essential cookies will prevent the platform from functioning properly. You may not be able to log in or access core features.

Essential Cookies Disabled

• Unable to log in or maintain session
• Security features may not work
• Platform may not function at all

Functional Cookies Disabled

• Theme preferences reset on each visit
• Dashboard layout not saved
• Need to reconfigure settings frequently

Analytics Cookies Disabled

• Platform improvements may be slower
• Less personalized experience
• No impact on core functionality

Third-Party Services

External services that may set cookies on our platform

We use minimal third-party services, and when we do, we ensure they comply with our privacy standards:

Authentication Services

Firebase authentication may set cookies for secure login functionality. These are essential for platform security.

Content Delivery

CDN services may set performance cookies to optimize content delivery and loading speeds.

Questions About Cookies?

This Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time. We'll notify users of significant changes through the platform.

Contact us: For questions about our cookie usage, contact privacy@afripact.com or use the support system within the platform.