Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Hustla uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, and protect our services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your interactions with our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
🔧 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functionality of our platform.
- • Authentication and login status
- • Security and fraud prevention
- • Basic website functionality
- • Load balancing and performance
⚙️ Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
- • Language and region preferences
- • User interface customizations
- • Search filters and sorting preferences
- • Accessibility settings
📊 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform so we can improve our services.
- • Page views and user journeys
- • Feature usage and performance metrics
- • Error tracking and debugging
- • A/B testing and optimization
🎯 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- • Personalized advertisements
- • Social media integration
- • Campaign performance tracking
- • Retargeting and remarketing
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and insights.
Analytics Services
- • Google Analytics - Usage analytics
- • Mixpanel - User behavior tracking
- • Hotjar - User experience insights
- • Sentry - Error monitoring
Functional Services
- • Google Maps - Location services
- • Supabase - Authentication
- • Cloudflare - Performance and security
- • Intercom - Customer support
Payment Services
- • Stripe - Payment processing
- • PayPal - Alternative payments
- • Paystack - Local payment methods
Marketing Services
- • Facebook Pixel - Social advertising
- • Google Ads - Search advertising
- • LinkedIn Insight - Professional targeting
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- • Accept all cookies for the full experience
- • Customize your cookie preferences by category
- • Reject non-essential cookies
- • Learn more about each type of cookie
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge
Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic operations like login and security.
Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- • Device identifiers and advertising IDs
- • Local storage and app preferences
- • Push notification tokens
- • Analytics and crash reporting data
You can manage these preferences through your device settings or within the app's privacy settings.
Cookie Retention
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across visits.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies typically expire after 2 years, but you can delete them at any time through your browser settings.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@hustla.africa
Address: Hustla Platform, Cape Town, South Africa