What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving the functionality of our OffaBuy platform.
How We Use Cookies
OffaBuy uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To understand how you use our platform and improve our services
- Security: To protect your account and prevent fraud
- Communication: To show you relevant content and offers
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Required |
| Essential Cookies |
Required for basic website functionality, user authentication, and security |
Session/Persistent |
Yes |
| Functional Cookies |
Remember your preferences, language settings, and user interface customizations |
Up to 1 year |
No |
| Analytics Cookies |
Help us understand user behavior and improve our platform performance |
Up to 2 years |
No |
| Marketing Cookies |
Show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness |
Up to 1 year |
No |
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They include:
- Session management and user authentication
- Security tokens and fraud prevention
- Shopping cart and transaction processing
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by:
- Remembering your language preference
- Storing your location for relevant content
- Keeping track of your notification settings
- Maintaining your theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to:
- Track website usage and user interactions
- Identify popular features and content
- Monitor website performance and errors
- Generate reports for platform improvements
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help us:
- Show you relevant products and offers
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Personalize your experience based on your interests
- Prevent you from seeing the same ads repeatedly
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Paystack: For secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking
- Customer Support Tools: For live chat and customer service
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific types of cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
- Set preferences for different websites
Our Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our platform through our cookie consent banner or by visiting our cookie settings page. Your choices will be remembered for future visits.
Opt-Out Links
For third-party analytics and advertising cookies, you can opt out using these resources:
Mobile App Tracking
Our mobile application may use similar tracking technologies:
- Device Identifiers: For app analytics and personalization
- Push Notification Tokens: To send you relevant updates
- App Usage Analytics: To improve app performance and features
- Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues
Cookie Retention
We retain cookies for different periods based on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 24 months
- Marketing Cookies: Usually expire within 12 months
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
- You may see less relevant content and offers
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through email or platform notifications
- Request new consent if required by law
- Provide information about the changes in our privacy notices
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and our cookies are not designed to track or profile children.
International Users
If you're accessing OffaBuy from outside Nigeria, please note that:
- Your data may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria
- We comply with applicable international privacy laws
- You may have additional rights under your local privacy laws
- You can contact us for information about data transfers