Last Updated: 24 December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how PAY N BROWSE uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our platform.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your identity, and analyze how you use the service.
PAY N BROWSE uses cookies to:
Purpose: Essential for the platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
Examples:
Duration: Session or up to 30 days
Purpose: Remember your preferences and enhance functionality.
Examples:
Duration: Up to 1 year
Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our platform.
Examples:
Third-Party Services: We may use analytics services (details below)
Duration: Up to 2 years
Current Status: We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce these in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent.
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies for authentication and security.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
M-Pesa/Safaricom: Payment processing may involve cookies from Safaricom's systems.
Privacy Policy: https://www.safaricom.co.ke/privacy-policy
Hosting Providers: Our hosting infrastructure may use cookies for load balancing and security.
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:
Deleted when you close your browser. Used for temporary authentication and state management.
Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Duration varies by cookie type:
When you first visit PAY N BROWSE, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
How to manage cookies:
If we use third-party analytics in the future, opt-out links will be provided here.
Disabling cookies may affect your experience:
If we develop mobile apps, similar tracking technologies may be used:
You'll be able to control these through your device settings.
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Our platform respects DNT signals where technically feasible, limiting non-essential tracking when DNT is enabled.
Our use of cookies complies with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019:
While primarily serving Kenya, international users may be subject to additional regulations:
Current cookies used by PAY N BROWSE:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token | Strictly Necessary | Authentication session | 30 days |
next-auth.csrf-token | Strictly Necessary | CSRF protection | Session |
cookie-consent | Functional | Remember cookie choice | 1 year |
theme | Functional | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes:
Questions about our use of cookies?
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Or use our general contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +254 796 002 630
By continuing to use PAY N BROWSE after accepting cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.