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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience on Wadata.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Wadata's Cookie Policy! This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform. By using Wadata, you consent to the use of cookies as described here.

1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a personalized experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help you navigate the site smoothly.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your login, preferences, and settings.

First-Party Cookies

Set by Wadata directly to manage your session, authentication, and user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services like analytics providers (Google Analytics) or payment processors (Stripe, M-Pesa).

2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

Purpose: Enable core functionality like login, authentication, and security.

Cannot be disabled—required for platform operation.

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Track usage patterns, page views, and performance to improve the platform.

Examples: Google Analytics, Mixpanel.

Preference Cookies

Purpose: Remember your language, theme (light/dark mode), and personalized settings.

Enhance your user experience.

Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Track ad performance and show relevant marketing messages.

You can opt-out anytime.

3 Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies to provide functionality or analytics. These include:

Analytics & Performance:

  • Google Analytics
  • Mixpanel
  • Hotjar (user behavior)

Payment & Infrastructure:

  • Stripe
  • Flutterwave
  • M-Pesa (Safaricom)

Social Media & Support:

  • Facebook Pixel
  • LinkedIn Insights
  • Intercom (chat support)

Content & CDN:

  • Cloudflare
  • AWS CloudFront
  • YouTube (embedded videos)

Note: Third-party cookies are governed by the respective service's privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

4 Managing & Disabling Cookies

You have full control over cookies. Here's how to manage them:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Here are links to guides for popular browsers:

Opt-Out Tools

Use these industry tools to opt-out of tracking and advertising cookies:

⚠ Warning: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of Wadata (e.g., login, wallet, job applications). Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) can be disabled without impacting core functionality.

5 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) settings. Currently, there is no industry standard for honoring DNT signals. However, Wadata respects your privacy choices and provides tools to manage cookies and tracking preferences directly on our platform.

6 Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7 Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Tectona Group

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Email: karibu@tectonagroup.com

Your privacy matters. At Wadata, we use cookies transparently and ethically to enhance your experience while respecting your data rights and choices. Thank you for trusting us with your digital journey.

BY PROCEEDING TO USING WADATA PLATFORM, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THIS COOKIE POLICY.