Cookie Policy

Last updated on: 26 October 2023

Introduction

Big Ecommerce Technologies (Bigstore) (“we” or “us” or “our”) may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other  tracking technologies when you visit our website, including any other media form, media  channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively,  the “Site”) to help customize the Site and improve your experience.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time and for any reason.  We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Cookie  Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the  updated Cookie Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of  each such change or modification.

You are encouraged to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed of updates.  You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to  have accepted the changes in any revised Cookie Policy by your continued use of the Site  after the date such revised Cookie Policy is posted.

Use of Cookies

A “cookie” is a string of information which assigns you a unique identifier that we store on  your computer. Your browser then provides that unique identifier to use each time you  submit a query to the Site. We use cookies on the Site to, among other things, keep track of  services you have used, record registration information, record your user preferences, keep  you logged into the Site, facilitate purchase procedures, and track the pages you visit.  Cookies help us understand how the Site is being used and improve your user experience

Types of Cookies

The following types of cookies may be used when you visit our website.

  • Our Cookies: Our cookies are “first-party cookies”, and can be either permanent or temporary. These are necessary cookies, without which the Site won’t work properly or be able to provide certain features and functionalities. Some of these may be manually  disabled in your browser, but may affect the functionality of the Site.
  • Personalization Cookies: Personalization Cookies are used to recognize repeat visitors to the Site. We use these cookies to record your browsing history, the pages you have visited, and your settings and preferences each time you visit the Site.
  • Security Cookies: Security cookies help identify and prevent security risks. We use these cookies to authenticate users and protect user data from unauthorized parties.
  • Site Management Cookies: Site management cookies are used to maintain your identity or session on the Site so that you are not logged off unexpectedly, and any information you enter is retained from page to page. These cookies cannot be turned off  individually, but you can disable all cookies in your browser.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Third-party cookies may be place on your computer when you visit the Site by companies that run certain services we offer. These cookies allow the third parties to gather and track certain information about you. These cookies can be manually  disabled in your browser.

Control of Cookies

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject  cookies in your browser’s settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the  availability and functionality of the Site.

Other Tracking Technologies

“In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking  technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. A “web  beacon” or “pixel tag” is tiny object or image embedded in a web page or email.

They are used to track the number of users who have visited particular pages and viewed  emails, and acquire other statistical data. They collect only a limited set of data, such as a  cookie number, time and date of page or email view, and a description of the page or  email on which they reside. Web beacons and pixel tags cannot be declined. However, you  can limit their use by controlling the cookies that interact with them.”

Privacy Policy

For more information about how we use information collected by cookies and other tracking  technologies, please refer to our Privacy Policy. This Cookie Policy is part of and is  incorporated into our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

All access requests, questions, comments, complaints and other requests regarding the  cookies policy should be sent to hello@bigstore.africa  

We may request additional details from you regarding your complaints and keep records of your requests and resolution.