Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages.
Similar technologies — such as local storage — may also be used for the same purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies” unless stated otherwise.
2. How Machakos Academy Uses Cookies
We use cookies to keep our website secure, remember your cookie choices, and improve your browsing experience. We do not use cookies to sell your personal data.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Can you opt out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for the website to function securely. | Session cookie, CSRF protection token, cookie consent preference | No — the site cannot work without these |
| Functional | Remember choices and improve usability. | Chat widget preferences, saved form progress | Yes — via cookie settings |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site. | Page views, traffic sources (if enabled in future) | Yes — via cookie settings |
4. Cookies Set by This Website
- Session cookie — keeps you signed in to the admin area and maintains secure browsing. Expires when you close your browser.
- XSRF-TOKEN — protects forms (including our contact form) against cross-site request forgery.
- cookie_consent — stores your cookie preference (accepted, essential only, or declined). Stored for up to 12 months.
5. Third-Party Services
Some pages may link to external services such as Google Maps, WhatsApp, or social media platforms. Those services may set their own cookies when you visit them. We do not control third-party cookies — please review their privacy policies.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner lets you accept all cookies, use essential cookies only, or review this policy.
You can change your choice at any time by clicking in the footer, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you disable strictly necessary cookies, parts of the website may not work correctly.
7. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including Kenya’s Data Protection Act, you may have rights to access, correct, or object to certain processing of your personal data. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:
- Email: machakos.academy@gmail.com
- School: Machakos Academy
