Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies

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Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain functionality.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to enhance your experience on OppHubAfrica.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security: Protect against fraud and security threats
  • Site Functionality: Enable core website features
  • Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers

Analytics Cookies

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

  • Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
  • User Behavior: Understand how features are used
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
  • A/B Testing: Test improvements to user experience

Personalization Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.

  • Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
  • Search Preferences: Save your job search filters
  • Theme Settings: Remember your display preferences
  • Location Data: Show relevant local opportunities

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

  • Google Ads: Show relevant job and scholarship ads
  • Facebook Pixel: Track conversions from social media
  • Retargeting: Show ads to previous visitors
  • Campaign Tracking: Measure marketing effectiveness

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

ServicePurposeCookie Duration
Google AnalyticsWebsite analytics and performance2 years
Google AdsAdvertising and conversion tracking90 days
Facebook PixelSocial media advertising90 days
LinkedIn InsightProfessional network advertising90 days
HotjarUser experience analysis1 year

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies to accept or reject. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will prevent core functionality and may make parts of our website unusable.

Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies won't affect functionality but prevents us from improving our services based on usage data.

Personalization Cookies

Disabling personalization cookies means you'll need to reset preferences each visit and may see less relevant content.

Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies means you may see less relevant ads, but won't affect core functionality.

6. Mobile Apps and Tracking

Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies:

  • Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and personalization
  • Push Notifications: Tokens to send relevant job alerts
  • Location Services: GPS data for location-based opportunities (with permission)
  • App Analytics: Usage data to improve app performance

7. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for different periods based on the type and purpose. Essential cookies typically last for the session, while analytics and marketing cookies may be stored for up to 2 years. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes through our website or email. Your continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions about our cookie practices, contact us:

Email: privacy@opphubafrica.com

Cookie Settings: Available in our website footer

Data Protection Officer: dpo@opphubafrica.com

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences. Use our cookie settings tool to customize your experience while maintaining your privacy.