AQUARECH COOKIES POLICY
Effective Date: 1 September 2024
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Aquarech Limited ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and platforms to improve your user experience and to collect information about how you interact with us. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly or more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary cookies) which expire once you close your browser or "persistent cookies" which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
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Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our websites and platforms:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, certain services may not be available. These cookies do not collect any personal data.
2. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as the pages they visit most often. These cookies are used to improve the functionality of our website and do not collect identifiable personal information.
3. Functional Cookies: These cookies enable our website to remember your preferences, such as language selection or region, to enhance your experience. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as live chat.
4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to make advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. These cookies remember the websites you visit and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.
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Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We process personal data collected via cookies based on:
1. Where you have provided consent (e.g., for performance and advertising cookies), we will only place these cookies on your device after obtaining your explicit consent, in line with data protection laws such as the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
2. For cookies that are essential for the proper functioning of our website, we process data based on our legitimate interest to provide you with a well-functioning website.
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How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
1. Ensure that our website functions correctly and efficiently.
2. Remember your preferences, such as language and region settings.
3. Analyze traffic patterns and site usage for performance improvement. • Provide personalized advertising based on your browsing history and interests. • Comply with legal obligations to ensure the privacy and protection of your personal data.
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Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social media platforms, which may place cookies on your device for analytics, targeted advertising, or integration with social media. These third parties have their own privacy policies regarding the use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use your data.
For example, Google Analytics helps us analyze how users interact with our site. To learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes your data and how to opt-out, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Download Page
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Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using cookie control tools.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to reject or delete cookies. However, blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
You can adjust your cookie preferences for non-essential cookies through our website's cookie consent tool at any time.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative websites. You may also use "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals if your browser supports them.
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Privacy Policy
Your personal data is processed in line with the rights provided under these laws, including the right to access, correct, and erase your data. To learn more, please review our Privacy Policy
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Consent and Changes to This Policy
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We may update this policy periodically, and any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Data Protection Officer
Aquarech Limited
P.O Box 1424 -40100
KISUMU