Cookie Policy

At Outin, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform, analyze site usage, and support personalized content and advertising. This policy outlines the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember your preferences, enhancing functionality and personalization.

Cookies may be classified as:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

Cookies may also be categorized by their function and source:

  • First-party Cookies: Set directly by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-party Cookies: Set by third-party services integrated into the website.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

  1. Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our site. They enable functions such as user authentication, account security, and managing preferences. Without them, core features of the site would not function.

  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized information. We use:

  1. Functional Cookies These cookies allow the site to remember your choices (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

  2. Advertising and Tracking Cookies These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may also be used by third parties to track your browsing activity across different websites. Services may include:

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the NDPR, the use of cookies that process personal data (other than strictly necessary cookies) requires your explicit and informed consent. We are committed to ensuring that:

  • You are clearly informed about the cookies we use;
  • You are given the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies;
  • You can change your cookie preferences at any time.

Your Cookie Choices

We are working on implementing a cookie banner and preference center to give you more control over cookie usage. Until this is available:

  • By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
  • You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings:
  • View and manage stored cookies
  • Block third-party or specific cookies
  • Set browser preferences to accept or reject cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impair site functionality or limit access to some features.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics
  • Mixpanel
  • Facebook Ads

These services may collect data directly from your browser and process it according to their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing those policies for detailed information.

Data Transfers

Some cookie data may be processed by third-party service providers located outside Nigeria. In such cases, we ensure that your data is transferred and processed in accordance with the NDPR and applicable international standards.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Last updated: 13 April 2025 Effective as of: 14 December 2024

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Michael Akanji [email protected]