Cookies and Tracking Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Privacy Prism Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. As data privacy consultants, we practice data minimization. We only collect the data necessary to provide you with a secure, functional, and efficient browsing experience
1. What Are Cookies?
- Small Text Files: Tiny data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile).
- Browser Memory: They help our website remember your preferences and actions over time.
- Tracking Technologies: Includes web beacons, pixels, and scripts used alongside cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and ensure site security. We categorize these cookies based on their specific purpose:
A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Purpose: Required for core website functionality, security, and accessibility.
- Consent: These do not require your prior consent.
- Example: Remembering your privacy preference settings or keeping your session secure.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited).
- Consent: Blocked by default; only active if you explicitly click “Accept”.
- Example: Google Analytics (configured with IP anonymization enabled to respect your privacy).
C. Functional Cookies
- Purpose: Allow the website to remember choices you make to provide enhanced features.
- Consent: Blocked by default; require your explicit consent.
- Example: Remembering your language preference or region.
D. Marketing and Targeting Cookies
- Purpose: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertisements on third-party platforms.
- Our Stance: As a privacy-first firm, we do not use behavioral marketing or cross-site tracking cookies.
E. Summary of Cookies We Use
Cookie Name
Provider
Types
Purpose
Retention Period
cookie_consent
Internal
Essential
Stores your cookie preference choices
12 Months
_ga
Analytics
Measures anonymous website statistics
4 months
_ga
Analytics
Counts page views and user sessions anonymously
24 Hours
4. Legal Basis for Processing
- Kenyan DPA Compliance: We rely on your explicit, freely given consent for all non-essential cookies (Analytics and Functional).
- Ligitimate Interest: Essential cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in operating secure and stable website.
5. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have total control over the cookies placed on your device. You can change your mind at any time.
- Our Cookie Banner: Click the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer to adjust your consent preferences.
- Browser Settings: You can configure your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) to block or delete cookies entirely.
- Do Not Track (DNT): Our website honors “Do Not Track” signals sent by your browser.
6. International Data Transfers
If any third-party analytics cookies transfer data outside of Kenya, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. This includes executing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or verifying adequacy decisions.
7. Contact Our Data Protection Officer (DPO)
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: dpo@privacyprismconsulting.com
- Address: Embankment Plaza, 7th Floor, Nairobi, Kenya
