1. Introduction
BlueFinTechnology ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") operates various websites including www.bluefintechnology.co.zw (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Site to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you use our services, and provide relevant content and advertising.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive. We use cookies to improve the performance of our Site and your user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Site and to use some of its features. Without these cookies, the services that you have asked for cannot be properly provided, and we only use these cookies to provide you with those services.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our Site. This helps us to improve the way our Site works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. We use Google Analytics, which sets cookies to help us analyze how you use the site.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies are used to recognize you when you return to our Site. This enables us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
2.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are used when you share information using a social media sharing button or "like" button on our Site, or you link your account or engage with our content on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The social network will record that you have done this.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure that our Site works correctly and efficiently
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Site (through analytics)
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Monitor and analyze trends in website traffic and user behavior
- Improve your overall user experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and deliver advertisements on and off the Site. These third parties may use cookies to track your online activities across multiple websites. Third parties with whom we work may include:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Advertising networks and partners
- Content delivery networks
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are not responsible for complying with our privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their respective policies for more information about their practices.
5. Cookie Consent
We obtain your consent to place certain cookies on your device through a cookie banner that appears when you first visit our Site. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie preferences.
By continuing to use our Site without changing your cookie settings, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy.
6. How to Control Cookies
You have control over cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies you have on your device and delete them
- Block cookies from being placed on your device in the future
- Set your browser to reject cookies
- Delete cookies regularly
- Manage cookie preferences by site
However, please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and you may not be able to use all features properly. If you disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function as intended.
For more information on how to manage cookies, please visit:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and we do not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use other tools to control data collection and use. For more information about DNT, visit www.allaboutdnt.com.
8. Cookie Retention Period
The retention period for cookies varies depending on the type of cookie:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you delete them (typically between 6 months to 2 years)
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Site after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data collected through them. These may include:
- The right to be informed about our cookie practices
- The right to access information about cookies placed on your device
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
11. International Data Transfers
Our Site may be accessed from various countries. If you are accessing our Site from outside Zimbabwe, please be aware that your information, including cookies, may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Zimbabwe and other countries. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers, storing, and processing of your information outside your country of residence.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us at:
BlueFinTechnology
7 Avon Rise, Mount Pleasant
Harare, Zimbabwe
Email: info@bluefintechnology.co.zw
Phone: 0 (800) 123 45 67
Working Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm
