Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Controller Information

Data Controller: ICT Services Department

Operating as: LeapAI Africa

Address: P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda

Contact: privacy@leapai.africa

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

3. Current Cookie Usage

Important Notice

We currently use only essential cookies necessary for website functionality.

We do NOT currently use:

  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Marketing or advertising cookies
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Third-party tracking tools

If we decide to implement analytics or marketing tools in the future, we will update this policy and implement a cookie consent mechanism to obtain your permission as required by law.

4. Essential Cookies We Use

Our website uses minimal essential cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential website functionality and navigation
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization (via HOST Africa hosting)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting the website's operation.

5. Detailed Cookie Information

Essential Cookies (Currently Active)

Purpose: Website functionality, security, session management

Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, load balancing

Duration: Session-based or up to 24 hours

Legal Basis: Strictly necessary for website operation (no consent required)

Future Cookie Categories (Not Currently Used)

We may implement the following cookie categories in the future. If we do, we will update this policy and seek your explicit consent:

Analytics Cookies (Not Active)

Would help understand visitor behavior and improve user experience

Examples: Google Analytics, performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies (Not Active)

Would enable targeted advertising and remarketing

Examples: Advertising networks, social media pixels

6. Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by HOST Africa. Essential cookies required for hosting infrastructure may be set by this provider.

When we implement payment processing, payment service providers may set their own cookies necessary for secure transaction processing. We will update this policy when payment functionality is activated.

We do not currently use:

  • Google Analytics or other analytics platforms
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Advertising networks
  • Third-party marketing tools

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Current Status

Since we currently only use essential cookies, no cookie consent banner is required or displayed.

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and are automatically enabled. They do not require your consent under data protection laws.

7.2 Future Cookie Consent

If we implement analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will:

  • Display a cookie consent banner when you first visit the website
  • Allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Provide a cookie settings page where you can manage your preferences
  • Only activate non-essential cookies after receiving your explicit consent

7.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Important: Blocking essential cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly.

7.4 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

8. Mobile Devices

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings or through your device's privacy settings. The process varies by browser and operating system.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable laws, or when we implement new tracking technologies.

Significant changes will be communicated through:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last updated” date at the top
  • Displaying a notice on our website (for material changes)

10. Legal Basis and Compliance

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:

  • Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019
  • International best practices for cookie disclosure
  • Principles of transparency and user control

11. Contact Information

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

ICT Services Department (LeapAI Africa)

Address: P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda

Email: privacy@leapai.africa

General inquiries: info@leapai.africa

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