Cookie Policy

ShambaBoy uses the following categories of cookies on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as page navigation, secure area access, and session management. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) for this purpose.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or region.
• Marketing Cookies: May be set through our site by third-party advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.

The following cookies are currently used on shambaboy.com:

• _ga (Google Analytics): Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Retention: 2 years. Provider: Google LLC.
• _ga_G-9ZDC0L8HMD (Google Analytics): Maintains session state across page requests. Retention: 2 years. Provider: Google LLC.
• _gid (Google Analytics): Distinguishes unique users for the current 24-hour period. Retention: 24 hours. Provider: Google LLC.
• _gat (Google Analytics): Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites. Retention: 1 minute. Provider: Google LLC.
• _gcl_au (Google Tag Manager): Stores and tracks conversions. Retention: 90 days. Provider: Google LLC.
• NID (Google): Stores preferences and other information, such as preferred language and number of search results to display per page. Retention: 6 months. Provider: Google LLC.

Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties when you interact with embedded content or third-party services. ShambaBoy does not control these cookies and is not responsible for the data they collect. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party providers.

• Google Analytics (analytics.google.com): Used to measure website traffic and usage patterns. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Tag Manager (tagmanager.google.com): Used to manage and deploy marketing and analytics tags on our website.
• Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com): Space Grotesk font loading. Google may collect usage data for performance optimisation.

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 (Sections 25, 29, and 32), ShambaBoy is required to have a lawful basis for processing personal data through cookies. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is the regulatory authority overseeing data protection compliance in Kenya.

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest — necessary for the website to function properly and deliver the service you requested.
• Analytics cookies: Consent — we collect analytics data to improve our services and only process this data with your awareness.
• Functional cookies: Legitimate interest — used to enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences.
• Marketing cookies: Consent — placed only when you have provided explicit consent for targeted advertising.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use some features.

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
• Mobile browsers: Refer to your device settings under Privacy or Browser Data
• Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Different cookies are retained for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent analytics cookies (e.g. _ga): Up to 2 years from your last visit.
• Short-term analytics cookies (e.g. _gid): 24 hours.
• Functional cookies: Up to 1 year.
• Marketing cookies (e.g. _gcl_au): Up to 90 days.

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the following rights in relation to cookie data:

• Right to be informed: Know what cookies are being used on our website and why.
• Right to consent: Choose whether to accept non-essential cookies.
• Right to withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of cookie data by clearing your browser cookies or contacting us directly.
• Right to lodge a complaint: Contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) at datacommissioner@odpc.go.ke or visit www.odpc.go.ke.

ShambaBoy serves users internationally, including diaspora users across the European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Australia. Analytics cookies may transfer data to Google servers located outside Kenya.

These transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by data protection authorities. Users in the European Union may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Users in the United Kingdom may have additional rights under the UK GDPR.

Regardless of your location, ShambaBoy is committed to protecting your data in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and applicable international data protection standards.

ShambaBoy may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or legal requirements.

Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly. We recommend checking this Cookie Policy periodically for updates.

Continued use of our website after changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@shambaboy.com
• Website: https://www.shambaboy.com
• Address: 104105-00101, Nairobi, Kenya
• Phone: +254-722575426
• Kenya Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC): datacommissioner@odpc.go.ke / www.odpc.go.ke