01What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We also use equivalent browser storage (localStorage) for the same purposes. Together they let the site remember who you are and how you like it configured.
02Cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session / auth token | Essential | Keeps you signed in securely | Up to 30 days |
| CSRF & security | Essential | Protects forms from cross-site attacks | Session |
| Theme & language | Preference | Remembers your display and language choice | 1 year |
| Recent searches | Preference | Speeds up repeat searches | 30 days |
| Usage analytics | Analytics | Aggregated page and feature usage | 13 months |
03Third-party cookies
Signing in with Google, and completing an M-Pesa payment, may set cookies controlled by those providers under their own privacy policies. We do not run third-party advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
04How to control cookies
- Every major browser lets you view, block and delete cookies in its privacy settings.
- Blocking essential cookies will sign you out and break bookings and payments.
- Clearing site data from your browser removes preference and analytics storage.
Questions about cookies? Email supportconnectlocalafrica@gmail.com.