Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 28, 2025

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 the owners of the site.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Kwepicha, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content and advertisements.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Authentication and security cookies
  • Session management cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • CSRF protection cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time tracking
  • Error tracking and reporting
  • Site usage statistics

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings (dark/light mode)
  • Font size preferences
  • Content filter settings

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

  • Interest-based advertising
  • Social media integration
  • Retargeting campaigns
  • Ad performance measurement

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:

Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics - for website usage analytics
  • Hotjar - for user behavior analysis
  • Mixpanel - for event tracking

Payment Processors

  • Stripe - for payment processing
  • PayPal - for alternative payment methods

Social Media

  • Facebook Pixel - for social media integration
  • Twitter widgets - for social sharing
  • Instagram embeds - for content display

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them:

  • Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
  • Authentication cookies: 30 days
  • Advertising cookies: Up to 13 months

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set notifications when cookies are being sent

Cookie Consent Tool

Use our cookie preference center to customize which types of cookies you allow. You can access this tool at any time from our website footer.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain advertising cookies through these services:

  • Google Ad Settings
  • Facebook Ad Preferences
  • Network Advertising Initiative
  • Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may need to log in each time you visit
  • Your preferences and settings won't be saved
  • Some features may not work properly
  • Content recommendations may be less relevant
  • Site performance analytics won't function

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

Local Storage

Used to store larger amounts of data locally on your device for improved performance.

Web Beacons

Small transparent images used to track user interactions with emails and web pages.

Fingerprinting

Techniques used to identify devices based on their configuration and characteristics.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or by email.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@kwepicha.com

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry