Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how JosongTech ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website josongtech.com, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our services.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, we may send one or more cookies to your device. These cookies are stored in your browser's file directory. The next time you visit our website, your browser will send the cookie back to us, allowing us to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visit.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving different purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to work.

Examples of essential cookies we use:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security and authentication cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • User interface customization cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and understand which pages are most popular.

Examples of analytics cookies we use:

  • Google Analytics cookies (see section 5.2)
  • Page view tracking cookies
  • User behavior analysis cookies

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples of functional cookies we use:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Region selection cookies
  • User preference cookies
  • Remember me cookies

3.4 Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples of advertising cookies we use:

  • Google AdSense cookies (see section 5.1)
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Conversion tracking cookies

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Website Functionality: To ensure our website works correctly and to remember your preferences
  • Performance and Analytics: To analyze how our website is used and to improve user experience
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience
  • Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness
  • Security: To protect against fraud and maintain website security
  • Social Media: To enable social media features and sharing

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and deliver advertisements on and through our website.

5.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

Google AdSense cookies include:

  • __gads and __gpi: Used to store ad preferences and serve relevant ads
  • IDE: Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking ads
  • test_cookie: Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies

These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our website and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

5.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics cookies include:

  • _ga: Used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid: Used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours)
  • _gat: Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
  • _gac_*: Contains campaign-related information (expires after 90 days)

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.3 Social Media Cookies

Our website may include social media features, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram buttons. These features may collect your IP address and the page you are visiting on our website, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.

Social media cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These cookies are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These cookies are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on future visits.

The duration of persistent cookies varies:

  • Some cookies expire after a few hours or days
  • Others may remain on your device for up to 2 years
  • You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings

7. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be accessible.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and Site Permissions
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
  • Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:

7.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings. The exact steps vary depending on your device and browser. Please refer to your device's help documentation for specific instructions.

8. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we may display a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Adjusting your browser settings to reject cookies
  • Using the opt-out tools provided in section 7.2
  • Contacting us using the information provided in section 10

Please note that withdrawing consent may affect the functionality of our website, and some features may not work properly without cookies.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

However, you can control tracking through the cookie management options described in section 7.

10. Changes to This Cookie 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 you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

JosongTech – Web Development, AI Solutions, SaaS Systems & Tech Blogging

Email: info@josongtech.com

Phone: +254763640662

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may find the following resources helpful: