Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

AFOMA Marketplace uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure our platform functions properly, to understand how visitors use our website, and to measure advertising performance.

This Cookie Policy explains:
– What cookies are
– The types of cookies we use
– Why we use them
– How you can control your preferences

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and improve functionality.

Cookies may be:
– Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
– Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period
– First-party cookies – set by AFOMA Marketplace
– Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

3. Types of Cookies We Use

AFOMA uses the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for AFOMA Marketplace to function properly. They enable:

• Secure login and authentication
• Shopping cart functionality
• Checkout processing
• Fraud prevention and security
• Remembering basic user preferences
• Managing pop-up display timing

These cookies cannot be disabled because the website would not operate correctly without them.

Legal basis (where applicable): Legitimate interest / necessary for service delivery.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with AFOMA Marketplace. They collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Device and browser type

We use this information to improve site performance and user experience. Analytics provider may include:
– Google Analytics

These cookies are only activated after you provide consent where required by law.
Legal basis (where applicable): Consent.

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to measure advertising effectiveness and support marketing campaigns. They may:

• Track interactions with advertisements
• Help us understand conversion performance
• Support retargeting campaigns

Marketing provider may include:
– Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)

These cookies are only activated after you provide consent where required by law.
Legal basis (where applicable): Consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies governing how they process information.

We encourage you to review:
– Google Privacy Policy
– Meta Privacy Policy

AFOMA does not control third-party cookies directly.

5. How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit AFOMA Marketplace, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences

Analytics and marketing cookies are not activated unless you opt in.

You may update your preferences at any time by accessing the "Cookie Settings" link available in our website footer.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

In addition to using our consent tool, you may:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Clear existing cookies from your browser

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Retention

Cookies are stored only for as long as necessary for their intended purpose. Persistent cookies have defined expiration periods, after which they are automatically deleted.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, which will prevent further non-essential cookies from being placed on your device.

8. International Users

AFOMA Marketplace serves users globally, including Canada, the United States, and the European Union.

Where required, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies in accordance with applicable laws, including:

• Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• The ePrivacy Directive

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
AFOMA Marketplace
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://afomamarketplace.com