Cookies Policy

Zinake Social

Effective Date:  1st January 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Zinake Social (“Zinake”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access our website and platform.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

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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 help the website recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies do not give us access to your device or personal files.

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2. How Zinake Social Uses Cookies

Zinake Social uses cookies to:

• Enable core platform functionality

• Maintain secure user sessions

• Remember user preferences

• Improve platform performance and usability

• Monitor and analyze usage patterns

• Enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function properly. They enable:

• User login and authentication

• Session management

• Security features

Without these cookies, Zinake Social cannot operate correctly.

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b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the platform by collecting information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the platform

• Errors or performance issues

The data collected is aggregated and used solely to improve our services.

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c) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow Zinake Social to:

• Remember user preferences

• Save settings such as language or interface choices

• Improve overall user experience

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d) Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party services, such as:

• Analytics providers

• Payment processors

• Embedded tools or integrations

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

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4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

In accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, Zinake Social uses:

• Strictly necessary cookies based on legitimate interest

• Non-essential cookies based on user consent

Where required, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

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5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device

• Block or disable cookies

• Delete existing cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of Zinake Social.

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6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit Zinake Social, you may be presented with a cookie notice or banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies.

By continuing to use the platform after providing consent, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through your browser settings.

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7. Data Protection and Security

Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. We implement appropriate security measures to protect data collected via cookies.

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8. Changes to This Cookies Policy

Zinake Social may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

Zinake Social
Email:social@zinake.com
Website: https://social.zinake.com

Telephone: +254722244566