Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons detailed below. In most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

Examples include:

  • Cookie Consent Status: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
  • Security Cookies: Help ensure secure browsing

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and website performance
  • Usage Statistics: Collects data on which pages are most popular
  • Error Tracking: Helps us identify and fix technical issues

Data collected may include:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our site (referral source)
  • Browser type and device information
  • General location (country/city level)
  • Anonymous user IDs

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for individual users and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Examples include:

  • Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing habits to show relevant ads
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms
  • Retargeting Cookies: Show you ads for products you've viewed

Third-party services may include:

  • Facebook Pixel
  • Google Ads
  • LinkedIn Insights
  • Other advertising networks

Duration: Up to 2 years

4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These are set directly by our website and are only readable by us. We use these to remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Third-Party Cookies

These are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms. These cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external services.

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Through Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site, or by using the cookie settings option if available on our website.

5.2 Through Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Alert you when a cookie is being set

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site.

Browser-specific instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

6. Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie NameCategoryPurposeDuration
cookieConsentNecessaryStores your cookie preferences1 year
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes users2 years
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes users24 hours
_gatAnalyticsGoogle Analytics - Throttle request rate1 minute
_fbpMarketingFacebook Pixel - Track conversions3 months

Note: This table shows common cookies we may use. Actual cookies may vary based on your consent preferences and enabled features.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

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

ZICOFE

Email: privacy@zicofe.com

Address: Uganda

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: