Last updated: 7/27/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
At Oshanodes, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content to better serve our community of farmers and customers.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Session management and user authentication
- Shopping cart functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and website performance
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- User behavior tracking and heatmap data
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Error tracking and debugging
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our website and personalize your experience.
- Language and region preferences
- User interface customization
- Remember user choices and settings
- Personalized content delivery
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness.
- Social media integration cookies
- Targeted advertising and retargeting
- Email marketing optimization
- Third-party advertising partners
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Google Maps: Location services for delivery and farmer locations
- Google Fonts: Typography and font loading
Payment Processors
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- PayStack: Local payment gateway for Nigerian customers
Communication Tools
- Customer Support Chat: Live chat functionality
- Email Services: Newsletter and transactional emails
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Website Functionality
- Keeping you logged in during your session
- Remembering items in your shopping cart
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
- Providing consistent user experience across pages
Website Improvement
- Understanding which pages are most popular
- Identifying areas for website optimization
- Testing new features and improvements
- Monitoring website performance and uptime
Personalization
- Showing relevant products based on your interests
- Customizing content for your location
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Providing personalized recommendations
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Some features may not work properly
- Personalization features will be limited
- Shopping cart functionality may be impaired
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we may display a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Change your preferences at any time through your browser settings
7. Data Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Essential cookies: Typically expire after your session or within 24 hours
- Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 1-2 years
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: