Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: July 19, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how TenderSoko ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at tendersoko.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how users interact with their pages.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for the website to function. These include session cookies for login, CSRF protection tokens, and country/language preferences. The site cannot operate properly without these. | Session / up to 30 days |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences such as selected country, display settings, and recently viewed tenders to enhance your browsing experience. | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior. We use this data to improve our services. | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Used by third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites. | Up to 2 years |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
TenderSoko | Maintains your session while browsing (login state, CSRF protection) |
country_id |
TenderSoko | Remembers your selected country for filtering tenders |
cookie_consent |
TenderSoko | Stores your cookie consent preference |
_ga, _gid |
Google Analytics | Tracks website usage and visitor statistics |
_grecaptcha |
Google reCAPTCHA | Protects forms from spam and automated abuse |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis
- Google reCAPTCHA — for bot detection and form security
- DPO Pay / Pesapal — for secure payment processing
- Social media platforms — if you use social sharing buttons
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie Consent: When you first visit our site, you may be prompted to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using core features of our site, such as logging in or accessing subscription-only content.
6. Compliance with GDPR and Kenyan Law
In compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019:
- We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
- We provide clear information about what cookies we use and why
- You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings
- We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without explicit consent
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
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