Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Griottales Company Ltd. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our audiobook platform and to provide relevant services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
Cookies serve various purposes, including:
- Enhancing website functionality.
- Analyzing site performance.
- Delivering targeted advertisements.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features, such as user authentication or account management, may not work.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited and time spent on each page. This data helps us optimize the platform’s performance.
- Functional Cookies: Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language settings) to create a personalized experience.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect data about your browsing behavior to deliver tailored advertisements. They may also track your interactions with marketing campaigns to measure their effectiveness.
3. Consent
Before Cookies are placed on your computer or device, you will be shown a prompt requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling Us to provide the best possible experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies (unless those Cookies are strictly necessary); however, certain features of Our Site may not function fully or as intended. You will be given the opportunity to allow and/or deny different categories of Cookies that We use.
In addition to the controls that We provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all Cookies or only third-party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies, but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.
The links below provide instructions on how to control Cookies in all mainstream browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Edge (Please note that there are no specific instructions at this time, but Microsoft support will be able to assist)
- Safari (macOS)
- Safari (iOS)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Android (Please refer to your device’s documentation for manufacturers’ own browsers)
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Recognize you when you return to our platform.
- Save your preferences and account details.
- Improve the performance and functionality of our Service.
- Monitor and analyze website usage trends.
- Provide relevant and personalized advertising.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party cookies provided by trusted partners to analyze user behavior and enhance your experience. These third parties include:
- Analytics Providers: For example, Google Analytics, to track user engagement and generate usage statistics.
- Advertising Platforms: For example, Google Ads and Facebook Ads, to deliver personalized ads based on your interests.
Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of their respective providers. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control the use of cookies on our platform. Here’s how you can manage your preferences:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: For targeted advertisements, you can opt out via:
- Consent Banner: When you first visit our platform, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website.
7. Retention of Cookie Data
We retain data collected through cookies for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of cookie.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: support@griottales.com
- Address: Griottales Company Ltd., Kampala, Uganda
