Cookie Policy
How AgriShare uses cookies to improve your experience
Last updated: December 30, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better, faster, and safer experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use AgriShare.
Why We Use Cookies
AgriShare uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services. Cookies help us:
- Keep you signed in - So you don't have to log in every time you visit
- Remember your preferences - Such as language, region, and display settings
- Understand how you use our site - To improve navigation and features
- Provide relevant content - Show you equipment and services that match your needs
- Keep your account secure - Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Improve our services - Analyze performance and fix issues
Types of Cookies We Use
🔒1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
What they do:
- Enable you to log in and access your account
- Remember items in your booking cart
- Ensure secure connections and prevent fraud
- Enable core website functionality
Examples: session_id, auth_token, csrf_token
📊2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
What they do:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure page performance and load times
- Identify popular equipment and services
- Track user journeys to improve navigation
- Detect and fix technical issues
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Hotjar, internal analytics
⚙️3. Functionality Cookies
Purpose: Remember your choices and provide enhanced features.
What they do:
- Remember your language preference
- Save your location/region settings
- Store your dark mode preference
- Remember recently viewed equipment
- Personalize content based on your farm type
Examples: language_pref, theme_mode, region_setting
🎯4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
What they do:
- Show you relevant equipment recommendations
- Limit how many times you see an ad
- Measure advertising campaign performance
- Enable social media sharing features
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party partners who may also set cookies on your device. These include:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance | View Policy |
| Facebook/Meta | Social sharing and advertising | View Policy |
| Payment Processors | Secure payment transactions | Varies by provider |
How to Manage Cookies
You have control over which cookies you accept. Here's how to manage them:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
- Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Google 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 → Manage and delete cookies
⚠️ Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of AgriShare, such as staying logged in, viewing your booking history, or accessing personalized recommendations.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years) or until you delete them
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.
Your Rights
Under Ugandan data protection laws and international standards, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use and why
- Choose which non-essential cookies to accept
- Withdraw consent for cookies at any time
- Access and delete your personal data
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: AgriShare Uganda, Kampala, Uganda