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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we set when you visit edtrust.co.ke, what they are used for, and how you can manage them.

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the site to remember your preferences, analyse how it is used and improve your experience. We also use similar technologies (local storage, pixels, tags) which are subject to the same policy.

2. Legal framework

Setting non-essential cookies requires your prior consent under the Data Protection Act, 2019 and the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021. You can withdraw consent at any time.

3. Categories of cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to work and cannot be switched off. They do not require consent.

• edtrust_cookie_consent_v1 (local storage): remembers your cookie choice. Duration: 12 months.
• NEXT_LOCALE: remembers your preferred language (sw, en). Duration: 12 months.
• theme: remembers your light/dark preference. Duration: 12 months.
• Session cookies: keep you signed in to our applications. Duration: session.

3.2 Analytics cookies

Loaded only after you accept cookies. They help us understand how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on page, navigation paths). We use HubSpot Analytics.

• __hstc, hubspotutk, __hssc, __hssrc (HubSpot): visitor identifier and audience statistics. Duration: up to 13 months.

3.3 Marketing cookies

Loaded only after you accept cookies. They help us measure the effectiveness of campaigns and provide relevant content (for example via HubSpot Marketing).

4. Your choices

On your first visit, a banner lets you accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time:

• by clearing browser storage for edtrust.co.ke; or
• by blocking or deleting cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge…).

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the Site.

5. Retention

The maximum duration of each cookie on your device is shown above. In line with ODPC guidance, the validity of your consent is limited to 13 months; we will ask again after that period.

6. Contact

For any question about this Cookie Policy, write to contact@edtrust.co.ke or call +254 745 534 885. You may also contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).