Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your MyBoo experience.
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites or use applications. They serve various purposes like remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and tracking your activity.
MyBoo uses cookies to enhance your experience while maintaining your privacy. You have control over which cookies are used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems:
- Authentication: Remember your login status
- Security: Prevent fraud and protect your data
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- Load Balancing: Distribute workload across servers
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website performs:
- Analytics: Collect information about how visitors use our site
- Error Reporting: Help us identify and fix technical issues
- Load Testing: Ensure optimal performance under different conditions
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language: Remember your language preference
- Theme: Save your visual preferences
- Features: Enable or disable certain features
- Location: Remember your general location
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and track marketing effectiveness:
- Advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Cross-Device Tracking: Recognize you across different devices
- Social Media: Enable social sharing features
- Affiliate Tracking: Track referrals from partner sites
3. How We Use Cookies
Core Functionality
We use cookies to:
- Keep You Logged In: Maintain your session across page visits
- Remember Preferences: Save your settings and customizations
- Enable Features: Provide enhanced functionality
- Security: Protect against unauthorized access
Personalization
Cookies help us personalize your experience:
- Match Suggestions: Based on your browsing patterns
- Content Recommendations: Relevant articles and tips
- Interface Customization: Tailored layout and features
- Event Suggestions: Local events based on your location
Analytics & Improvement
We use cookies to improve our service:
- Usage Statistics: Understand how users interact with our platform
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- Feature Testing: Test new features with select users
- Trend Analysis: Identify popular features and content
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Control Center
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
- Browser Settings: Configure cookie preferences in your browser
- App Settings: Privacy controls within MyBoo application
- Cookie Banner: Initial consent when first visiting
- Preference Center: Detailed cookie management interface
Interactive Cookie Settings
5. Third-Party Cookies
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers:
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics, similar tools
- Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways
- Social Platforms: Facebook, Google, Instagram integration
- Advertising Networks: Partners for relevant dating ads
- Verification Services: Identity verification providers
Third-Party Control
We maintain control over third-party cookies:
- Vetting Process: All providers undergo privacy and security review
- Data Processing: Clear agreements about data usage
- User Consent: Your consent required for integration
- Transparency: Clear disclosure of third-party practices
African Context
Special considerations for African users:
- Local Partners: Preference for African service providers
- Data Sovereignty: Data stored within African regions when possible
- Connectivity: Optimized for varying internet conditions
- Payment Methods: Support for local African payment options
6. Cookie Lifespan & Renewal
Cookie Duration
Different types of cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted
- Authentication Cookies: Typically last 30 days
- Analytics Cookies: Usually 1-2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Varies from 30 days to 1 year
Automatic Renewal
Some cookies may be automatically renewed:
- Session Extension: Prolonged when you're actively using the site
- Preference Updates: When you change settings
- Analytics Refresh: Regular updates for tracking purposes
Expiration Management
Cookie expiration is handled through:
- Time-Based: Automatic deletion after set period
- Session-Based: Clear when browser closes
- Manual Deletion: Through browser or app settings
- Refresh Updates: When you visit the site again
7. Your Cookie Rights
Control & Consent
You have rights regarding cookies:
- Informed Consent: Clear information before cookies are set
- Granular Control: Accept or reject different cookie types
- Easy Withdrawal: Change preferences at any time
- Browser Tools: Use browser privacy settings
Access & Portability
Your rights include:
- Cookie Information: Know what cookies are set
- Data Access: Information collected via cookies
- Deletion Rights: Remove cookies from your device
- Browser Controls: Block or delete cookies
African Cookie Regulations
Compliance with regional data protection laws:
- Kenya Data Protection Act: Cookie consent requirements
- Nigeria NDPR: Data privacy and cookie policies
- South Africa POPIA: Cookie and tracking regulations
- GDPR: For European users
Exercise Your Rights
To manage your cookie preferences:
- Cookie Settings: In-app privacy controls
- Browser Preferences: Configure cookie settings
- Do Not Track: Respect browser DNT signals
- Support: Contact privacy@myboo.com for help
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Take control of your privacy by customizing your cookie settings below.
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Changes to your cookie preferences will take effect on your next visit. Some essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic functionality.