Cookies Policy

Smart Club uses cookies to ensure the platform functions correctly and to provide you with a seamless experience. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time.

2. How We Use Cookies

Smart Club uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the platform to function. These cookies:

• Maintain your login session so you stay authenticated while using the platform
• Remember your preferences (such as theme settings) during your session
• Enable secure data transmission between your browser and our servers
• Protect against security threats and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of essential cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They maintain your login state during your session.
• Security Cookies: Used to protect your account and prevent unauthorized access.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices (such as dark/light theme) during your current session.

4. Cookies We Do Not Use

Smart Club does NOT use:

• Advertising or marketing cookies
• Tracking or analytics cookies
• Third-party advertising cookies
• Cross-site tracking cookies
• Profiling or behavioral targeting cookies

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Payment Processors: PayLink, MTN MoMo, and Airtel Money may set cookies during payment transactions. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
• Email Service Providers: Our email delivery service may use tracking to confirm email delivery and engagement. This is limited to transactional emails.

6. Managing Cookies

Since we only use essential cookies, you cannot disable them without affecting the functionality of the platform. However, you can:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies (this may prevent you from logging in)
• Clear your browser's cookies after each session
• Use private/incognito browsing mode

7. Cookie Consent

By using Smart Club, you consent to the use of essential cookies as described in this policy. You do not need to provide additional consent for essential cookies as they are required for the service to function.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or via an in-app notice. Continued use of Smart Club after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at info@smartclub.club.