Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our website, enabling features like secure login and application submission
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced features
- Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used to maintain your session while navigating our platform.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used to remember your preferences and settings.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by our website. Used for authentication, preferences, and analytics.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services we use, such as payment processors and analytics providers.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Authentication and session management | Session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Security and CSRF protection | Session |
| preferences | Remember user preferences | 1 year |
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through industry opt-out programs.
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which types of cookies to accept through our cookie consent banner.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and some features of our website may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:
- Payment Processors: Stripe sets cookies to process secure payments
- Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand how our website is used
- Email Services: Email service providers for transactional emails
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Developing Africa Group
Email: info@developing.africa
Location: Lagos, Nigeria