Last updated: [20 -10 -2014]
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.
2. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., logins, load balancing).
Performance & analytics cookies: Collect data about how visitors use the Site (e.g., pageviews).
Functional cookies: Remember preferences (language, region).
Advertising & targeting cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance.
3. Managing cookies
When you first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change preferences at any time in the cookie settings link in the Site footer.
You may also block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
4. Third-party cookies
We use third-party services (analytics providers, ad platforms) that may set cookies. Their use is governed by their own privacy policies.
5. Cookie lifetime
Cookie durations vary from session cookies that are deleted when you close your browser to persistent cookies that remain until their expiry.
6. Contact
For cookie questions, contact privacy@theafricastandard.com.
Cookie notice:
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