Legal & Compliance
COOKIE POLICY.
This policy explains how Xinteck uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, your choices regarding cookies, and how they affect your privacy.
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 to provide information to the website owners.
First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by other domains (like analytics or advertising services) that run content on the page you're viewing.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
Xinteck uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Operations: To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
- Preferences: To remember your settings, such as dark mode or language
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable) and measure their effectiveness
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on our website, organized by category.
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| ph_* | PostHog - product analytics | 1 year |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook - tracks visits across websites | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days |
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| locale | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Here are links to popular browser cookie settings:
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through these industry tools:
Note: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly, and your user experience may be affected.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies. We do not have control over these third-party cookies. The third parties we work with include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics - Privacy Policy
- PostHog: Product analytics - Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Website hosting and analytics - Privacy Policy
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@xinteck.co.ke