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Cookie Policy & Privacy Center

Last Updated: April 5, 2026 Active Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing site usage, and personalizing content.

How cookies work in simple terms

Think of cookies like a memory for the website. When you visit Vihiga Times, we may place a small file on your browser that helps us remember:

  • That you're logged in (so you don't have to log in on every page)
  • Your preferred language or region
  • Articles you've read recently
  • Your cookie consent preferences

Important: Cookies cannot access files on your computer, carry viruses, or collect personal information like your email address unless you explicitly provide it.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Basic functionality
Required

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Page view statistics
  • Error reporting
  • Performance monitoring
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Functionality Cookies

Enable enhanced features and personalization.

  • Remember preferences
  • Save login details
  • Location services
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Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

  • Personalized ads
  • Campaign effectiveness
  • Frequency capping
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Your Active Cookies

This table shows cookies currently stored in your browser for this website. You can copy cookie names or delete specific categories.

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Note: Due to browser security restrictions, this demo simulates cookie detection. In a production environment, this would display actual cookies stored by this domain.

Third-Party Services

We partner with trusted services to enhance your experience. Here's how they use cookies:

Google Analytics & Services

Purpose: Website analytics, advertisement delivery, and mapping services.

  • _ga: Distinguishes users (2 years)
  • _gid: Distinguishes users (24 hours)
  • _gat: Throttles request rate (1 minute)
View Google's Privacy Policy →
Social Media Platforms

Social sharing buttons and embedded content may set cookies when you interact with them.

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Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection laws (GDPR, DPA 2019), you have the following rights:

Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including cookie data.
Deletion
Request deletion of your data and cookies. Note that essential cookies required for site operation cannot be deleted while using the site.
Portability
Export your data in a machine-readable format (JSON/CSV).
Withdraw Consent
Change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below.

Contact Data Protection Officer

Have questions about cookies or your privacy? Send us a message directly.

Alternative Contact Methods

Email Us
privacy@vihigatimes.co.ke
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