Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026 · Version 1.0
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember preferences or session state. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take (logging in, filling forms).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
laravel_session | Maintains your login session | 2 hours (sliding) | First-party / Session |
XSRF-TOKEN | CSRF protection for form submissions | Session | First-party / Security |
remember_web_* | "Remember me" persistent login | 90 days | First-party / Functional |
chivara_cookie_prefs | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days | First-party / Functional |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve platform performance. All information is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify you from it.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years | Google LLC (third-party) |
_ga_GBQYRVX8LZ | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years | Google LLC (third-party) |
Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation enabled. Data is processed by Google LLC under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and a GDPR Data Processing Agreement.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using either of these methods:
- Our Cookie Settings: click the button below to open the consent panel
- Your browser settings: most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies — refer to your browser's help documentation
- Google Analytics opt-out: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
4. Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. CHIVARA honours the DNT signal — if your browser sends DNT, analytics cookies will not be set regardless of your consent setting.
5. Third-Party Content
Some pages may embed third-party content that may set their own cookies independently of CHIVARA. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies.
6. More Information
For more information about how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. For questions, email privacy@chivara.co.zw.