Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Esuma Unext uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding website traffic and user behaviour
• Improving our services and user experience
• Providing personalised content and recommendations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, access to secure areas, and basic features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
security_token	Protects against security threats	Session

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - tracks user interactions	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - identifies unique users	24 hours
page_views	Tracks page visit statistics	30 days

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your preferred language or region.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores your personalised settings	1 year
newsletter_signup	Remembers if you've subscribed to our newsletter	1 year

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
marketing_tracking	Tracks effectiveness of marketing campaigns	90 days
social_media_pixels	Social media platform tracking	180 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie settings

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• 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 > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Ad Preferences

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Necessary cookies: The website may not function properly
• Performance cookies: We can't improve the website based on usage data
• Functionality cookies: Your preferences won't be remembered
• Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertising

7. 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 encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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