1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the site so we can improve it.
SOKONI uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and session storage) to provide a secure, fast, and personalised experience on mysokoni.co.ke.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for SOKONI to function. Without them, you cannot log in, place orders, or use the payment system. They cannot be disabled.
Legal basis: Legitimate Interest / Contract
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences — such as your language, location, currency, and saved cart — so you don't have to reset them on every visit.
Legal basis: Consent
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use SOKONI — which pages are most visited, where users drop off, and how to improve the experience. Data is aggregated and anonymised.
Legal basis: Consent
Performance Cookies
These cookies help SOKONI load faster by caching resources and pre-fetching pages you're likely to visit. They include our Service Worker cache mechanism.
Legal basis: Legitimate Interest
Security Cookies
Used to detect fraud, prevent unauthorised access, and protect payment integrity. These include CSRF protection tokens and session integrity checks.
Legal basis: Legitimate Interest
3. Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Firebase Authentication session token — keeps you signed in | Necessary | Session / 14 days (Remember Me) |
| sokoni_pref | Stores your preferences (language, location, theme) | Functional | 12 months |
| sokoni_cart | Saves your shopping cart between sessions | Functional | 7 days |
| sokoni_sw_version | Service Worker cache version — ensures you get the latest app version | Performance | Persistent (localStorage) |
| _csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection for forms and payments | Necessary | Session |
| sokoni_analytics | Anonymised usage data (pages visited, session duration) | Analytics | 13 months |
| intasend_session | Payment security token used by IntaSend for fraud prevention | Necessary | Session |
| sokoni_geo | Your approximate region for localised pricing and delivery estimates | Functional | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some SOKONI features involve third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- IntaSend — payment processing cookies (PCI DSS compliant, no card data stored by SOKONI)
- Google Firebase — authentication and app infrastructure
- Google Sign-In — if you choose to sign in with Google
- Facebook Login — if you choose to sign in with Facebook
- Mapbox / Google Maps — delivery tracking and location features
These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies. SOKONI does not control the cookies set by these providers.
SOKONI does not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or third-party tracking networks for advertising purposes.
5. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using core SOKONI features like sign-in and checkout.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Clearing SOKONI Cookies
You can clear all SOKONI cookies by going to your browser's "Clear browsing data" section and selecting cookies for mysokoni.co.ke. This will sign you out and reset your preferences.
Do Not Track
SOKONI respects the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal. When DNT is enabled, we disable all non-essential analytics and functional cookies.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit SOKONI, you will see a cookie consent banner. You may:
- Accept all cookies — enables full personalisation and analytics
- Accept necessary only — only strictly required and security cookies are set
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies or contacting us.
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, we process functional and analytics cookies only with your consent (or on a legitimate interest basis where applicable).
7. Contact
Bravilex International Co. Limited — Nairobi, Kenya
Cookie & Privacy enquiries: privacy@mysokoni.co.ke
Platform: mysokoni.co.ke
See also: Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Data Deletion