Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your computer.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mj_access | Keeps you signed in (JWT access token) | Essential | 1 hour |
| mj_refresh | Refreshes your session automatically | Essential | 7 days |
| mj_csrf | Security โ prevents cross-site request forgery | Essential | Session |
| _analytics | Anonymous usage statistics (page views, time on site) | Analytics | 1 year |
3. Essential vs Non-Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled. They are used for authentication, security, and session management.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These collect data anonymously and do not identify individual users. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Embedded content from third parties may set their own cookies:
- YouTube โ when you play embedded videos
- TikTok โ when embedded clips are loaded
- Instagram โ when embedded posts are displayed
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control their cookies.
5. Cookies We Do Not Use
- Advertising or tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking or profiling cookies
- Cookies that identify you personally without consent
- Third-party social login cookies (we use our own auth system)
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored by a website
- Delete specific or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites or all third parties
- Set your browser to notify you before accepting cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in and using account features.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@mombasajournal.co.ke
See also our Privacy Policy.