Cookie Policy

AgroBridge Africa Ltd ("AgroBridge," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our digital agricultural marketplace platform at www.agrobridge.com.ng (the "Platform"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights with respect to their use.

This Cookie Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By continuing to use our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you have modified your browser settings to decline cookies.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators.

Cookies can be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable the website to track your actions during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period after the browser is closed, or until you manually delete them. They allow the website to remember your preferences across visits.
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by AgroBridge directly.
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external service providers (e.g., analytics, payment processors) whose services are embedded in our Platform.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting privacy preferences.

• Authentication Cookies: Maintain your logged-in session securely (set by Firebase Authentication).
• Security Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
• Load Balancing: Distribute platform traffic for performance stability.
• Cart & Order State: Remember items in your cart during your session.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymised information about how users interact with our Platform, helping us understand usage patterns and improve platform performance. They do not directly identify individual users.

• Google Analytics: Page views, session duration, user flow, and traffic sources.
• Vercel Analytics: Core Web Vitals and performance metrics.
• Error Tracking: Capturing and logging JavaScript errors to improve platform stability.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

• Theme Preference: Storing your light/dark mode preference.
• Language and Regional Settings: Remembering your country or language selection.
• Recently Viewed Produce: Tracking recently browsed products for convenience.

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements across platforms. We use these sparingly and only with your consent.

• Social Media Pixels: Facebook Pixel and similar tools may be used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
• Retargeting Cookies: May serve relevant AgroBridge content when you browse other websites.

We embed services from the following third parties, each of whom may set their own cookies:

• Paystack: For secure payment processing. Governed by Paystack's own cookie and privacy policy.
• Google (Firebase, Analytics, Fonts): For authentication, analytics, and typography. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudinary: For media delivery optimisation. Governed by Cloudinary's privacy policy.
• Vercel: For platform hosting and performance measurement.

AgroBridge does not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these service providers to understand their data practices.

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. The links below guide you to the relevant settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair or disable core Platform functionality, including the ability to log in, place orders, or complete payments.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics: Opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Advertising Cookies: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal at www.aboutads.info/choices.

5.3 Withdrawing Consent

Where cookie use is based on your consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. To withdraw consent, adjust your browser settings as described above.

The retention period for cookies varies by type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Authentication Cookies: Typically 7–30 days (refreshed on each login).
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 24 months.
• Marketing Cookies: Up to 90 days.
• Preference Cookies: Up to 12 months.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when the Policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights:

• Email: legal@agrobridge.com.ng
• Support: support@agrobridge.com.ng
• Phone: +234 703 891 5555
• Address: AgroBridge Africa Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria