1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ProfitRiseApp ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, or interact with our online services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using our website and services, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their sites are being used.
Cookies can be categorized into several types:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
3. How We Use Cookies
ProfitRiseApp uses cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies that keep you logged in during your session
- Security cookies that help protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies that help distribute website traffic
- Session cookies that maintain your preferences during your visit
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our services:
- Google Analytics cookies to analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Performance monitoring cookies to identify and fix technical issues
- User experience cookies to understand how users navigate our site
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme and display preference cookies
- Form auto-fill cookies
- Investment calculator and tool preference cookies
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We use these cookies to provide you with relevant content and advertisements:
- Social media cookies for sharing content
- Advertising cookies to show relevant financial products and services
- Retargeting cookies to show you relevant content based on your interests
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services that we use to enhance our functionality:
4.1 Google Services
We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to analyze website usage and improve our services. These services may place cookies on your device to collect information about your use of our website.
4.2 Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social media features (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn buttons) that may place cookies on your device when you interact with them.
4.3 Payment Processors
When you make transactions through our platform, our payment processors may place cookies to ensure secure payment processing.
5. Cookie Management
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
- Choose which types of cookies to accept
5.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain types of cookies:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising cookies: Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool
- Social media cookies: Adjust your privacy settings on each platform
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality
- Disabling performance cookies may prevent us from improving our services
- Disabling functional cookies may result in a less personalized experience
- Disabling marketing cookies may result in less relevant advertisements
7. Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications may also use cookies and similar technologies. The same principles outlined in this policy apply to our mobile apps. Additionally, mobile apps may use:
- Device identifiers for analytics and security
- Push notification tokens for communication
- Local storage for app preferences and data
8. Updates to This 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. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification
- Displaying a notice on our website
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254 20 123 4567
- Address: 15th Floor, Westlands Business Park, Chiromo Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
10. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: For essential, performance, and functional cookies
- Consent: For marketing and advertising cookies
- Contract Performance: For cookies necessary to provide our services
Last Updated: January 15, 2024