Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. In this policy, we refer to all of these as "cookies."
2. How We Use Cookies
Flisters uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our platform
- Improve our services based on usage patterns
- Show relevant marketing communications
- Protect your account security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and preferences. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the Service would not work without them.
3.2 Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform. We use this information to improve our services and user experience. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display ads that are relevant to individual users. They help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
4. Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Essential |
| preferences | Stores your preferences such as language and theme | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytical |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - Maintains session state | 2 years | Analytical |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytical |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - Tracks visits across websites | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - Conversion linking | 3 months | Marketing |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are placed by third parties. These include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our platform
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing requires their own cookies
- Social Media: If you choose to share content or log in with social accounts
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our platform, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time through your account settings.
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
For specific instructions on managing cookies:
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our platform may not work properly:
- You may need to log in more frequently
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- Some features may be unavailable
- The user experience may be degraded
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals, and we do not currently respond to them.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Flisters Limited
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: privacy@flisters.com
Phone: +234 800 123 4567