COOKIES POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

Geek Spribe uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To keep you logged in and maintain your session.
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences.
• Security: To protect your account and detect suspicious activity.
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website (anonymized).
• Performance: To improve loading times and website functionality.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

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Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Required for login and core functionality	Session / Persistent
Preference Cookies	Remember user settings and preferences	1 year
Security Cookies	Protect against fraud and unauthorized access	Session
Analytics Cookies	Anonymous usage statistics (Firebase Analytics)	Up to 2 years

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, analytics, and database services.
• PayPal: Payment processing (when making purchases).
• Cloudflare: CDN and security services.

These third parties have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

5. MANAGING COOKIES

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.
• Opt-Out Tools: You can use browser extensions to block analytics cookies.
• Do Not Track: Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals, which we respect.

6. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

If you disable cookies, certain features of Geek Spribe may not function properly:

• You may not be able to log in or stay logged in.
• Your preferences may not be saved between sessions.
• Some security features may be affected.
• The website may not function optimally.

7. CONSENT TO COOKIES

By using Geek Spribe, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@geekspribe.com
• Telegram: @geekspribe_support
• WhatsApp: +254 111 575 296