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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Terra Consulting uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies typically contain:

  • The name of the website that placed the cookie
  • A unique identifier
  • An expiration date
  • Information about your browsing activity

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and security
  • Performance: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Analytics: To collect information about website traffic and usage patterns
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and customize your experience
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session across pages Session
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve how our website works.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores your personalization settings 1 year
language Remembers your language preference 1 year

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Note: We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent. You can manage your preferences at any time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may place cookies include:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
  • Google Fonts: For typography
  • Font Awesome: For icons
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social media buttons or widgets

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also control cookies using these opt-out tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out: Download the opt-out browser add-on
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how to respond to such signals.

8. Mobile Device Identifiers

When you access our website through a mobile device, we may collect device identifiers for analytics and advertising purposes. You can control this through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

10. More Information About Cookies

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Cookie Central: www.cookiecentral.com
  • ICO Cookie Guide: ico.org.uk/cookies

11. Contact Us

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Terra Consulting
Kibo Complex Tegeta, Floor 1, Near TRA
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Email: info@terraconsulting.co.tz
Phone: +255 762 395 632

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