Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies enable us to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in during your session
• Analyze how you use our platform
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements
• Improve our services and user experience

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Session management and authentication
• Security and fraud prevention
• Network management
• Technical stability

Expiry: Session or up to 30 days

2.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies store your preferences and settings to enhance your experience:

• Language preferences
• Location settings
• Display preferences
• Customized content

Expiry: Up to 1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform:

• Page visits and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• User behavior and actions
• Performance metrics

Expiry: Up to 2 years

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content:

• Targeted advertising
• Ad performance tracking
• Campaign effectiveness
• Social media integration

Expiry: Up to 90 days

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Authentication and Security

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Protect your account from unauthorized access
• Ensure secure transactions

3.2 Personalization

• Remember your language and location preferences
• Customize content based on your interests
• Save your search history and preferences

3.3 Performance and Analytics

• Monitor platform performance and loading times
• Track user behavior to improve our services
• Identify and fix technical issues

3.4 Marketing and Advertising

• Deliver relevant ads on our platform and third-party sites
• Measure ad campaign effectiveness
• Retargeting and remarketing

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use cookies from third-party services that help us deliver and improve our platform:

4.1 Analytics Providers

• Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior
• Hotjar: Heatmaps and user session recordings

4.2 Advertising Partners

• Google Ads: Delivers targeted advertisements
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and retargeting

4.3 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social sharing and login
• Twitter: Social sharing
• LinkedIn: Professional networking and sharing

4.4 Payment Processors

• Paystack: Payment processing
• Flutterwave: Payment processing

These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to control your cookie preferences. You can manage cookies in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete individual cookies
• Block all or specific cookies
• Delete all cookies on browser exit
• Set preferences for different websites

5.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit BuildWise, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Manage preferences
• Decline non-essential cookies

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of BuildWise and your user experience.

6. Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link at the bottom of our website.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of BuildWise after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us: