Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how MBAGA FOODLIFE Ltd (“MBAGA”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.mbagafoodlife.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help a website remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site. Similar technologies (such as local storage or pixels) may be used for comparable purposes.
2. Why we use cookies
- Essential cookies: required for the website to function properly (security, basic features).
- Preferences: remember your choices (where applicable).
- Analytics: help us understand traffic and improve performance (only if you consent, where required).
- Marketing: used for advertising and tracking across sites (we do not enable this by default).
3. Cookies we use on this website
The exact cookies may change as we improve the website. Below is the standard set used in Phase 1.
| Category | Name (example) | Purpose | Typical lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | mb_consent | Stores your cookie consent choices so we can respect them. | 6–12 months |
| Essential | mb_session (or PHPSESSID) | Maintains basic session security and site stability (only if sessions are used). | Session |
| Analytics | mb_analytics | Helps us measure visits and usage patterns to improve the site (only if enabled by consent). | Up to 13 months |
Important: If analytics is disabled (no consent), we do not set analytics cookies and we do not track usage beyond what is technically required to serve the page.
4. Your choices (Manage Cookies)
You can control cookies in two ways:
- On this website: click “Manage cookies” in the footer to update your preferences.
- In your browser: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Note: blocking essential cookies may break site functionality.
5. Consent and legal basis
Where required by applicable law (including GDPR principles when serving users in the EU/EEA/UK), we request consent before setting non-essential cookies (such as analytics). Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest/necessity to provide the website.
6. International visitors
MBAGA is based in Rwanda and may operate internationally. Depending on your location, additional rules may apply. We aim to apply internationally recognized privacy and data protection principles, including GDPR-style consent for non-essential cookies where applicable.
7. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page.
8. Contact
If you have questions about cookies, contact us at info@mbagafoodlife.com.