Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our platform
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how our peer-to-peer rental platform uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website and mobile application. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, our platform) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognise your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides more information about the specific cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Used to maintain your session state |
| auth_token | Essential | Used to authenticate logged-in users |
| language_pref | Functional | Stores your language preference |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users |
| _fbp | Targeting | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the platform, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyse user behaviour and improve our platform.
- Facebook Pixel: Used for advertising and measuring the effectiveness of our ads.
- Payment Processors: Used to process secure transactions on our platform.
- Customer Support Tools: Used to provide customer support services.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
Cookies are not the only way to recognise or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies from time to time, like:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic files that allow us to monitor the use of our platform.
- Pixels: Tiny graphics with a unique identifier that track user activities.
- Local Storage: Space provided by your browser to store data that persists after you close your browser.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but clears when you close your browser.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:
- Delete cookies from your device
- Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our platform, and some services may not function properly.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
By continuing to use our platform without changing your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our platform.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 012 055 5617
By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to its terms.