- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, recognize returning users, remember preferences, and collect information to improve services.
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until deleted or expire automatically.
- How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several key purposes, including:
- Ensuring the security and functionality of our website
- Enabling nominee submissions, voting, and user account management
- Improving site performance and user experience
- Analyzing web traffic and trends
- Supporting campaign marketing and outreach
- Types of Cookies We Use
- a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to the functioning of our website. They allow you to log in, submit nominations, and navigate the platform securely.
- b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
Used to gather aggregated data on how visitors interact with our site. This includes tools like Google Analytics, which help us track traffic patterns and popular pages.
- c) Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make (such as language, location, or username) and enhance your user experience.
- d) Marketing and Social Media Cookies
These cookies support the integration of platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), and YouTube. They enable social sharing and help us measure the performance of digital marketing campaigns.
- Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party services we use, such as:
- Google Analytics (site usage and performance tracking)
- YouTube (for embedded video content)
- Meta/Facebook Pixel (for campaign optimization)
- LinkedIn & X (Twitter) widgets (for social engagement)
We do not control these cookies. For more information, please refer to the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties.
- Managing Cookies
- a) Through Browser Settings
You can manage, block, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site, including nominee submissions and voting.
Refer to your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
- b) Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Updates to This Policy
We may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our practices. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please reach out to:
Kenya Tourism Awards
c/o Duke Hub Group Ltd
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📧 info@kenyatourismawards.com
📧 dukehubkenya@gmail.com
🌐 www.kenyatourismawards.com