Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Mugo wa Njoroge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide functionality, and give site owners information about how their sites are used.
Alongside cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all of these technologies collectively referred to as 'cookies.'
2. Why We Use Cookies
Mugo wa Njoroge uses cookies to deliver a reliable, secure, and personalized experience. Without certain cookies, parts of the Platform may not function correctly.
- Keep you signed in during your session.
- Remember your preferences (theme, language, layout).
- Understand how you interact with the Platform so we can improve it.
- Protect you and the Platform against fraud and unauthorized access.
- Deliver relevant content and, where applicable, advertising.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into the following types based on their purpose:
4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Platform and use its features. Without them, services you have asked for cannot be provided. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.
Because they are essential, strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. You may disable them via your browser settings, but this may prevent parts of the Platform from functioning.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
refresh_token | Maintains your authenticated session (httpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Strict) | 7 days |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
oauth_token | One-time token used to complete OAuth login handoff | 5 minutes |
5. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Platform, which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and any error messages encountered. The information is aggregated and anonymous; it does not identify individual users.
We use this data to understand usage patterns and improve the performance and reliability of the Platform. You can opt out of these cookies without affecting core functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_analytics_session | Tracks anonymized session data for Platform analytics | 30 minutes |
_utm | Records the source/medium/campaign of your visit | 30 days |
6. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party services whose features we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme_pref | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
locale | Stores your language/locale selection | 1 year |
sidebar_state | Remembers whether the sidebar is expanded or collapsed | 1 year |
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on the Platform may include content or integrations from third-party services (e.g., embedded videos, social sharing buttons, OAuth providers). These services may set their own cookies, subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their use. Please review the privacy policies of those services directly.
- Google OAuth: set when you log in with Google.
- Facebook OAuth: set when you log in with Facebook.
- Cloudinary, used to serve optimized media assets.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. Visit your browser's help documentation to learn how.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
- Our cookie banner: When you first visit the Platform, a banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
9. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a 'Do Not Track' (DNT) feature that signals your preference not to be tracked across websites. Currently, there is no agreed-upon standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if a standard is adopted.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will post the revised policy on this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, write to travellingthroughhistoryke@gmail.com.