COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: November 15, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how Wokulo Wizalo uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. 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 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.
2. WHY WE USE COOKIES
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our platform to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our platform.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our platform and the purposes they perform are described in the table below:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These cookies are necessary to provide you with services available through our platform and to enable you to use some of its features. Without these cookies, the services that you have asked for cannot be provided. | Session |
| Performance Cookies | These cookies collect information about how visitors use our platform, which pages they visit most often, and if they receive error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. | 1 year |
| Functionality Cookies | These cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for. | 2 years |
| Targeting Cookies | These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. | 90 days |
| Analytics Cookies | These cookies help us understand how our platform is being used, how effective our marketing campaigns are, and help us customize and improve our platform for you. | 2 years |
| Security Cookies | We use security cookies to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and protect user data from unauthorized parties. | Session |
4. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage:
- Web beacons: Tiny graphic images that may be included on our platform that help us deliver cookies, count visits, and understand usage
- Pixels: A piece of code embedded on our platform that collects information about users' engagement
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage used to store information about your activity and preferences
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that maintains data during a single browser session
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We may allow third parties to place cookies through our platform to provide us with better insights into the use of our platform and to help us advertise our services. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.
Third parties that may place cookies through our platform include:
- Google Analytics: To help us understand how our platform is used
- Facebook Pixel: To help us deliver targeted advertisements
- Hotjar: To help us improve user experience through behavior analytics
- Stripe: For payment processing on our platform
6. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
- Browser controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies
- Opt-out tools: The digital advertising industry provides opt-out tools to manage cookie preferences
- Platform settings: Our platform allows you to manage certain cookie preferences
If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our platform though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.
7. SPECIFIC BROWSER INSTRUCTIONS
You can typically remove or reject cookies via your browser settings. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Advanced → Privacy and security → Content settings → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
8. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our platform does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals as there is no standard for how these signals should be interpreted.
9. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and change the "Last Updated" date.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Wokulo Wizalo
Neon Tower, 77 Cyber Avenue
Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
Canada
Email: privacy@wokulo-wizalo.sbs
Phone: +1 4376559862