Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2026 — Governed under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
1. Introduction
Ulisha Store ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by Ulisha Limited, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and your rights in relation to them under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
By continuing to use our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw or manage your consent at any time (see Section 6).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used. Cookies themselves do not contain personally identifiable information, but they may be linked to personal information we hold about you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Examples: session authentication tokens, CSRF protection tokens, shopping cart state.
Functional Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you disable these, some features may not function correctly.
Examples: language preferences, remembered login details, UI layout preferences.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies allow us to count visits and measure how visitors use our platform, so we can improve its performance and usability. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised.
Examples: page view counts, traffic source analysis, bounce rate tracking.
Error Monitoring Cookies (Sentry)
Consent RequiredWe use Sentry (sentry.io) to detect and diagnose technical errors. Sentry may set tracking identifiers to correlate error events with user sessions. Data collected is used solely for debugging purposes and is not used for advertising.
See Sentry's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle this data.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are placed by trusted third-party service providers. These include:
| Provider | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Sentry | Error monitoring & diagnostics | sentry.io/privacy |
| Paystack | Secure payment processing | paystack.com/privacy |
| MixPay | Cryptocurrency payment processing | mixpay.me/privacy-policy |
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review each provider's privacy policy for information on how they use cookies.
5. Cookies & the NDPR / NDPA
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, non-essential cookies that process personal data require your prior, informed, and freely given consent. We obtain this consent via our cookie banner when you first visit our platform. You may withdraw consent at any time without detriment to your use of the platform.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through the following methods:
- Browser Settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings menu. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect platform functionality.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
- Cookie Banner — when revisiting our site, you can update your preferences via the cookie consent banner.
- Contact Us — email [email protected] to request data deletion related to cookie identifiers.
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies we set have varying lifespans:
- Session Cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies — remain on your device for a set period (typically up to 12 months) or until you delete them.
We periodically review and update the cookies we use. This policy will be updated accordingly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.