Cookies Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on Biznoma.
1What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login status, and other information that makes your browsing experience more convenient and personalized.
2How We Use Cookies
Biznoma uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our platform to improve our services
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our platform
- Deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our platform.
Examples:
- Authentication and login status
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- Form submission and data validation
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to function.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.
Examples:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Page view and user journey tracking
- Error monitoring and performance metrics
- A/B testing and feature optimization
Duration: Up to 2 years
Data: Anonymized and aggregated data only
3.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Examples:
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Recently viewed opportunities
- Saved searches and filters
Duration: Up to 1 year
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel for social media advertising
- Google Ads conversion tracking
- Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
- Interest-based advertising
Duration: Up to 1 year
Consent Required: We only use these cookies with your explicit consent.
4Third-Party Cookies and Services
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Data: Anonymized usage statistics
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Vercel Analytics
Purpose: Performance monitoring and optimization
Data: Page load times and user interactions
Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy
Social Media Platforms
Purpose: Social sharing and login functionality
Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Note: Each platform has its own privacy policy
Payment Processors
Purpose: Secure payment processing
Providers: Stripe, PayPal, M-Pesa
Security: PCI DSS compliant
5Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can modify these preferences at any time.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- 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
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to work properly.
6Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Local Storage: To store app preferences and data
- Device Identifiers: For analytics and personalization
- Push Notifications: To send relevant updates (with permission)
- Location Services: To provide location-based opportunities (with permission)
You can manage these settings through your device's privacy settings or within the app's settings menu.
7Data Retention and Deletion
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Stored for the duration specified (up to 2 years)
- Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for up to 26 months
- Marketing Data: Deleted when you withdraw consent or after 1 year
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.
8Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notification on our platform
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
9Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@biznoma.com
Subject Line: Cookies Policy Inquiry
Address: Biznoma Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 (0) 700 000 000
For general privacy questions, please see our Privacy Policy.