1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
QuickPick Market uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Analyze how our website is used to improve performance
- Ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Maintain your shopping cart and session information
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Authentication Cookies: Help us verify your identity and keep you logged in
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages. This helps us improve how our website works.
- Analytics Cookies: Track website usage and performance metrics
- Error Tracking: Help us identify and fix technical issues
- Load Time Monitoring: Measure page load speeds and optimize performance
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your language, region, and display preferences
- Location Cookies: Store your selected city and market preferences
- Search History: Remember your recent searches and browsing patterns
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users.
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads based on your interests
- Retargeting Cookies: Show you products you've viewed on other sites
- Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing and social media integration
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
4.1 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our website
- Hotjar: Provides heatmaps and user behavior insights
- Mixpanel: Tracks user interactions and conversion events
4.2 Payment Processors
- Paystack: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Flutterwave: Alternative payment gateway services
4.3 Advertising Partners
- Google Ads: Display advertising and remarketing
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and conversion tracking
- Twitter Ads: Social media marketing campaigns
5. Cookie Duration
5.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and shopping cart information.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and provide personalized experiences.
- Short-term (1-30 days): Shopping cart, recent searches, temporary preferences
- Medium-term (30 days - 1 year): Language settings, location preferences, login status
- Long-term (1+ years): Analytics data, advertising preferences, security tokens
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the full website experience
- Customize your preferences by category
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings
6.3 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific types of cookies:
- Analytics: Use browser extensions or privacy tools
- Advertising: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative
- Social Media: Adjust privacy settings on your social media accounts
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Shopping cart items may not be saved
- Personalized recommendations may not work
- Some payment features may be limited
- Website performance may be affected
8. Mobile Apps and Cookies
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for your mobile device
- App Permissions: Location, camera, and storage access
- Push Notifications: Marketing and transactional messages
- Analytics SDKs: Usage tracking and crash reporting
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying prominent notices on our platform
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: