QONA DT SACCO LIMITED - COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: 15-04-2025

This Cookie Policy explains how QONA DT SACCO Limited ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.qonasacco.com (the "Website"). This policy is designed to provide you with information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate as intended. Examples of essential cookies we may use include cookies that remember your login details or items you have placed in a form.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Website, such as which pages you visit most often, how long you spend on those pages, and any errors you may encounter. This information helps us to understand how users interact with our Website and allows us to improve its performance and user experience. We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, which may set their own cookies.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies are not strictly necessary for the Website to function but can improve your browsing experience.
  • Marketing/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing activity across websites in order to deliver targeted advertisements that may be of interest to you. We may use third-party advertising partners who may set cookies on our Website.

Purpose of Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the proper functioning and security of our Website.
  • To analyze how users interact with our Website and to improve its performance and content.
  • To personalize your experience on our Website by remembering your preferences.
  • To deliver targeted advertising of our products based on your browsing interests.

How We Use Cookies to Process Personal Data

Cookies can collect certain information that may be considered personal data under the Data Protection Act, 2019, particularly when combined with other identifiers such as your IP address. We process this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. The legal basis for processing personal data through non-essential cookies is your consent.

Consent to Use Cookies

When you first visit our Website, we will display a cookie consent banner that provides you with information about our use of cookies and allows you to provide or withhold your consent to the use of non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept" or similar affirmative action, you consent to the placement of these cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences and withdraw your consent at any time.

Please note that if you disable certain cookies, it may affect the functionality of our Website and your user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services on our Website that may set their own cookies. These third parties include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices and opt-out of their analytics cookies by visiting https://policies.google.com/privacy

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices.

Data Retention

The retention period for cookies varies depending on their type and purpose. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, as specified in the cookie itself.

Your Rights

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, and erase your data. For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy available at https://qonasacco.com/

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

  • QONA DT SACCO Limited
  • Email: info@qonasacco.com
  • Phone: (+254) 0111 222 226
  • Website: www.qonasacco.com

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and encourage you to review this policy periodically. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this policy.