Cookie Policy

How We Use Cookies

Blue Kola uses cookies to provide you with a secure, personalized experience. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Last Updated: June 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences and login status, making your experience more efficient and personalized.

Blue Kola uses cookies to keep you securely logged in, remember your theme preferences, and improve our platform based on how users interact with our services.

Essential Cookies

Required for the platform to function properly

bk_sessionEssential

Authentication and secure session management

1 day

Stores your login session JWT token. This cookie allows you to stay logged in as you navigate between pages. Without this cookie, you would need to log in on every page.

bk_roleEssential

User role identification

30 days

Identifies whether you are a Worker, Contractor, or Admin. This ensures you see the correct dashboard and navigation menu.

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for core platform functionality including login, session management, and role-based access control.

Functional Cookies

Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences

bk_ui_preferencesFunctional

User interface preferences

1 year

Remembers your theme preference (Light/Dark/System), preferred view modes (grid/list), and sorting preferences.

bk_dismissed_bannersFunctional

Banner dismissal tracking

90 days

Remembers which informational banners you have dismissed so they don't reappear on every page visit.

bk_prompt_seenFunctional

3-second prompt tracking

1 day

Tracks which promotional prompts have been shown to you to avoid showing the same prompt multiple times in a single day.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use Blue Kola

bk_session_idAnalytics

Session analytics

30 minutes

Used to track user sessions for platform analytics, helping us understand how users interact with Blue Kola.

bk_last_activityAnalytics

Session activity tracking

30 minutes (sliding expiry)

Tracks the time of your last activity to help manage session timeouts and measure user engagement.

bk_return_visitorAnalytics

Visitor recognition

1 year

Helps us distinguish between new and returning visitors to improve our platform experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Services integrated with Blue Kola

PaystackThird-Party

Payment processing

Session

Used for M-Pesa payment processing when you purchase Boost packages or ID verification.

Google AnalyticsThird-Party

Platform analytics

Various

Helps us understand how users find and use Blue Kola to improve our services.

These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them for more information.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
  • Clear Cookies: You can clear existing cookies at any time through your browser's privacy settings.
  • Logout: Logging out of Blue Kola will clear your session cookie. You can log out from the navigation menu.

Your Privacy Rights

Under the Kenyan Data Protection Act (2019) and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect about you
  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.

This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy. By using Blue Kola, you consent to our use of cookies as described.

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