Cookie Policy

Updated on September 24th, 2024

Definitions and Key Terms

To help explain things as clearly as possible in this Cookie Policy, whenever any of these terms are referenced, they are strictly defined as:

  1. Cookie: A small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. It is used to identify your browser, provide analytics, and remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information.
  2. Company: When this policy mentions “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” it refers to The EastAfrican, which is responsible for your information under this Cookie Policy.
  3. Device: Any internet-connected device, such as a phone, tablet, computer, or any other device that can be used to visit The EastAfrican and use its services.
  4. Personal Data: Any information that directly or indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
  5. Service: Refers to the service provided by The EastAfrican as described in the relevant terms (if available) and on this platform.
  6. Third-party Service: Refers to advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, and others who provide our content or whose products or services we think may interest you.
  7. Website: The EastAfrican’s website, which can be accessed via this URL: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea
  8. You: A person or entity that is registered with The EastAfrican to use the services.

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The EastAfrican and its affiliates (collectively "The EastAfrican", "we", "us", and "our") use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, including without limitation https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea and any related URLs, mobile or localized versions, and related domains/subdomains ("Websites"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your options for controlling them.

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer or other internet-connected device in order to identify your browser, provide analytics, and remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. They're completely safe and can't be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and/or third-party cookies on our website for various purposes, such as:

  • To facilitate the operation and functionality of our website;
  • To improve your experience of our website and make navigation quicker and easier;
  • To create a personalized user experience and understand what is useful or interesting to you;
  • To analyze how our website is used and how best to customize it;
  • To identify future prospects and personalize marketing and sales interactions;
  • To tailor online advertising to your interests.

What Type of Cookies Does The EastAfrican Use?

Cookies can be session cookies or persistent cookies. A session cookie expires automatically when you close your browser, while a persistent cookie remains until it expires or is deleted. Expiration dates are set within the cookies; some may expire after a few minutes, while others may last several years. Cookies placed by the website you’re visiting are called "first-party cookies."

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for our website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable basic navigation and the use of website features. If you disable these cookies, we cannot guarantee that our website will function properly.

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary to make our website work. They enable core functionality, such as security, network management, your cookie preferences, and accessibility. Disabling them may affect how the websites function.
  • Performance and Functionality Cookies: These enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are not essential for its use. Without these cookies, certain features, like videos, may become unavailable, or you may need to log in every time you visit the website.
  • Marketing Cookies: These enable us to identify future prospects and personalize marketing interactions.
  • Analytics and Customization Cookies: These help us understand how our website is used and how effective our marketing campaigns are, as well as help us customize the website for you. We use cookies from Google Analytics for this purpose. You can opt-out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your online activity to make online advertising more relevant to you. They also prevent the same ad from repeatedly appearing and ensure ads are displayed properly.
  • Social Media Cookies: These cookies are used when you share information using social media buttons or interact with our content on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. They also track conversions and help target ads.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. These include advertisers and content providers. We do not control the use of these third-party cookies, as only the party that set the cookie can access it.

How Can You Manage Cookies?

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their 'settings' preferences. However, if you limit cookies, your experience may be affected. Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari (Desktop and Mobile)
  • Android Browser
  • Opera (Desktop and Mobile)

Blocking and Disabling Cookies

You may also set your browser to block cookies, but this may prevent our website from functioning properly, and you may lose saved information (e.g., login details, preferences). You should visit your browser’s help menu for more information.

Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our service or policies. You will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the website after such updates will constitute acceptance of the changes.

Your Consent

By using our website, registering an account, or making a purchase, you consent to our Cookie Policy and its terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: