At TradePe, we understand the importance of privacy and are transparent about the processes that we use. This Cookie Policy (hereinafter referred to as ‘Policy’) describes how TradePe uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise individuals/users who visit our websites and interact with the content and advertisements posted on our website(s).

It is of utmost importance that the user reads this policy before using our site(s) or service(s). For a comprehensive understanding of how we process your data, the user should read our Privacy Policy here. By continuing to visit our website(s) and using our service(s) the user accepts the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this policy.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for user(s), and perform essential functions such as allowing user(s) to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (“third party cookies”).

Both websites and HTML emails may also contain similar technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.” These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.

WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

TradePe uses cookies and similar technologies as they are essential for basic functioning as well as for improving user experience of our website(s) and service(s).

For example, as we allow account related functions on our website, some cookies remember user information so that the user does not have to repeatedly log-in when they visit our websites.

We also use cookies to help us identify and prevent potential security risks. Additionally, cookies are also used to display relevant advertising to user(s) who use our service(s) or visit website(s) we host or provide, also to tally the number of unique visitors to our website(s), as well as to understand and report on the efficacy of advertisement(s) served on our website(s). We may also use the analytics of user’s behaviour on our website(s) to serve them with targeted advertisement(s) on third party website(s), this may be done to “re-market” our service(s) and product(s) to interested user(s).

DOES TradePe USE ANY COOKIES FROM THIRD PARTY COMPANIES?

Some cookies and similar technologies that we use to enhance user experience on our website(s) are from third party companies (third party cookies). These third-party cookies are from search engines, providers of measurement and analytics services, social media networks, and advertising companies including but not limited to Google. These sites use cookies to track user’s online activity on our website(s). We have no direct control over the information that is collected by these cookies. For more information on how these companies collect information, please refer to their respective cookie policies:

1. Google Analytics

These cookies help us to understand how user(s) interact with our website(s); this includes collection of data on the number of unique user visits to our website(s) and the activity of user(s) on our website(s). The collected data is only used for further improving our website(s) and service(s). These cookies are categorized as permanent.

HOW DO I REFUSE, DELETE OR WITHDRAW MY CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES?

User(s) can refuse or block specific types of functional and non-functional cookies by clicking on ‘cookie preferences’ tab on our website(s). The user(s) can change their preferences at any time, they also have the right to withdraw their previously given consent for use of cookies.

The user(s) have the right to delete these cookies from their devices at any time. This can be done through the browsers, as most browsers provide for ways to delete cookies. However, it shall not prevent our website(s) from storing additional cookies on the user’s device, until and unless the user(s) have specifically adjusted their preferences accordingly.

CONTACT DETAILS

For any questions about our websites or about this policy in general, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Last updated on 03.01.2024