1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
How Cookies Work on ChikakuMarket:
When you visit our student marketplace, we may store cookies on your device to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you signed in to your student account
- Understand how you use our platform
- Personalize your browsing experience
- Improve our services for all students
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes to make your experience on ChikakuMarket better:
3. Detailed Cookie Information
The table below provides more information about the specific cookies we use on ChikakuMarket:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your logged-in session across the platform | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Essential |
| cart_items | Stores items in your shopping cart between visits | 7 days | Essential |
| language_pref | Remembers your preferred language setting | 1 year | Functional |
| theme_pref | Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year | Functional |
| campus_location | Saves your university for relevant local listings | 30 days | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes user sessions | 24 hours | Analytics |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings.
Browser Controls
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5. Third-Party Cookies
We partner with trusted third-party services that may also use cookies to provide their functionality:
Third-Party Services We Use:
- Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and performance tracking to help us improve
- Paystack: Our secure payment processor uses cookies for transaction integrity
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization for faster loading
- Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing and integration features when you choose to use them
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend you review their policies to understand how they handle your information. We do not control these third-party cookies.
6. Your Consent and Withdrawal Rights
By using ChikakuMarket, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Adjusting your cookie preferences using the controls above
- Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Clearing your browser's cache and cookies
Please note that withdrawing consent for essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform, and you may not be able to access certain features like your account or shopping cart.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact our privacy team:
Email: privacy@chikakumarket.com
Alternate Email: support@chikakumarket.com
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 5 business days