1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ProfitRiseNow ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.profitrisenow.co.ke. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their sites are being used.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies that maintain your login status
- Security cookies that protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies that ensure optimal website performance
4.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how our website is used. These cookies collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral sources and search terms used
- Browser type and device information
- Geographic location (country/city level only)
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your browsing experience by:
- Remembering your language preferences
- Storing your form data temporarily
- Maintaining your session preferences
- Enabling social media integration
4.4 Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to:
- Display relevant advertisements based on your interests
- Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Provide personalized content recommendations
- Measure conversion rates and campaign performance
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Advertising Networks: For relevant advertising content
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use your information.
6. Cookie Management
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only essential cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Different types of cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 1-2 years)
- Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
- Marketing Cookies: Usually retained for 13 months
8. International Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data to countries outside Kenya. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254 700 123 456
- Address: Westlands Business District, Nairobi, Kenya
11. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics and website improvement
- Consent: For marketing and non-essential cookies
- Contract Performance: For essential website functionality
- Legal Obligation: For security and fraud prevention
12. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for cookie usage
- Request information about the cookies we use
- Object to the processing of your data through cookies
- Request deletion of your cookie data
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date stated above and applies to all users of our website. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.