Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 25, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze usage, and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

Kikasha uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization
  • Remembering your cookie preferences

2. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme selection (light/dark mode)
  • Content layout preferences
  • Notification settings

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on the platform
  • Feature usage and engagement metrics
  • Error and crash reporting

4. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and content:

  • Tracking ad performance
  • Limiting ad frequency
  • Measuring campaign effectiveness
  • Personalizing ad content

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device, including:

  • Analytics providers: Google Analytics, etc.
  • Payment processors: For secure transaction processing
  • Social media platforms: For sharing features
  • Advertising networks: For relevant ad delivery

These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Cookie Duration

Cookies on Kikasha may be:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies by default
  • Set preferences for different cookie types

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit Kikasha, you can set your cookie preferences using our cookie consent tool. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, certain features of Kikasha may not work properly:

  • You may need to log in more frequently
  • Some preferences may not be saved
  • Certain features may be unavailable
  • Performance may be affected

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or regulations. We will notify you of significant changes through:

  • Platform notifications
  • Email updates (for registered users)
  • Notice on our website

The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@kikasha.com
  • Phone: +254 XXX XXX XXX

You can change your cookie preferences at any time.