Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 20, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how EastAfricaInvestMentor ("we", "us", "our") uses them on our website. Please read this Cookie Policy together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with how we use cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners.

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. Some cookies are "session cookies", meaning they only exist while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Other cookies are "persistent cookies", meaning they survive after closing your browser and can be used by websites to recognize you when you return.

3. How we use cookies

We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • To make our website work as you expect
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To improve the speed/security of the site
  • To allow us to offer you services such as user accounts or the ability to share content on social media platforms
  • To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it

4. Categories of cookies used

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential to allow you to use our website and its features. Without these cookies, the services you want to use cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for marketing or to remember where you have been on the internet.

Examples of strictly necessary cookies we use:

  • Cookies for user session management
  • Security cookies
  • Accessibility preference cookies

4.2 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for example, which pages they visit most often and if they get error messages from these pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a specific visitor. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Examples of performance and analytics cookies we use:

  • Google Analytics (to understand how users interact with our site)
  • Cookies to measure page load times

4.3 Functional cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

Examples of functional cookies we use:

  • Cookies to remember language preferences
  • Cookies to remember your last visit

4.4 Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies are used to deliver ads more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

Examples of marketing and advertising cookies we use:

  • Cookies to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Cookies to show you relevant ads on other websites based on your interests

5. Third-party cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to provide you with a better experience on our site. These cookies are set by third parties with our permission. Some examples of third-party cookies we use include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site and to improve user experience. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
  • Social media platforms: If you use social media sharing buttons on our site, these platforms may set cookies on your device.

6. Cookie control

When you first visit our site, we will present you with a cookie notice that will allow you to accept or reject the use of certain cookies. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" button at the bottom of our site.

Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Each browser is different, so check your browser's "Help" menu to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For example, if you disable strictly necessary cookies, you may not be able to use certain parts of our site.

7. Specific details for popular browsers

You can manage your cookie preferences through browser settings. Here's how to do this in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Go to Menu > Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content settings. For more information, visit https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

Mozilla Firefox

Go to Menu > Options > Privacy > History > Use custom settings for history. For more information, visit https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

Microsoft Edge

Go to More (...) > Settings > Show advanced settings > Cookies > Block all cookies or Block only third-party cookies. For more information, visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Safari

Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. For more information, visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

8. Cookies and privacy

Using cookies may involve processing your personal data. For detailed information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

In accordance with European and Kenyan privacy legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant local data protection laws, we will obtain your consent before placing any cookies that are not strictly necessary on your device.

9. Changes to the Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please visit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

10. Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on our website, please contact us:

Address: Next To DC's Office, Next To Town Council, P. O Box 76, Nkubu

Phone: +2546451011

11. Your cookie preferences

You can manage and customize your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" button at the bottom of our site. This will allow you to accept or reject different categories of cookies.

Please note that rejecting certain cookies may affect your experience on the site and services we can offer.