BUY KENYA COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: April 5, 2025
Operated by: HOMEION OWNERSHIP PARTNERS LTD
Trading as: BUY KENYA
Website: www.buykenya.com
Email: [email protected] | Phone: +254 758 212858
Physical Address: Nairobi, Kenya
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BUY KENYA (a brand of HOMEION OWNERSHIP PARTNERS LTD) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.buykenya.com . Cookies help us deliver a faster, safer, and more personalized experience as you explore luxury properties in Kenya. From beachfront villas in Diani to off-plan apartments in Nairobi. This policy outlines what cookies are, why we use them, the types we deploy, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may adjust your settings at any time.
2. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. It contains data about your browsing activity and helps websites remember your actions and preferences. Other tracking technologies we use include web beacons (pixels), local storage, and session storage. Together, these tools help us optimize performance, security, and user experience.
3. Why We Use Cookies
At BUY KENYA, we use cookies to enhance website functionality, personalize content based on your property interests (e.g., land, villas, off-plan), analyze traffic patterns, remember your login status, deliver relevant ads (with consent), prevent fraud, and support secure transactions. We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you’ve submitted contact information.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into four categories:
A. Essential Cookies
Purpose: Enable core website functions
Required: Yes—cannot be disabled
Examples: Secure login, form submissions, session management
Names: __Secure-session (session), cookie_consent (1 year)
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how visitors use our site
Consent Required: Yes (opt-in)
Tools: Google Analytics, Hotjar (data anonymized)
Tracks: Page views, click paths, device type
Names: _ga, _gid (Google), hotjar-[id] (Hotjar)
C. Functional & Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember choices for better experience
Consent Recommended: Yes
Stores: Language, saved searches, filters
Names: recent_views (90 days), location_filter (30 days)
D. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
Purpose: Deliver personalized ads
Consent Required: Yes—strictly opt-in
Partners: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn
Tracks: Ad conversions, retargeting
Names: _fbp, fr, gclid
Note: We do not share personal details (name, email) with advertisers.
5. How to Manage Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies via:
- Our Cookie Consent Banner (accept, reject, customize)
- Browser Settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) – block or delete cookies
- Do Not Track (DNT) signals – currently not supported, but manual controls available
Disabling essential cookies may limit site functionality (forms, logins, saved searches).
6. Third-Party Cookies
We integrate trusted services that place their own cookies:
- Google Analytics – policies.google.com
- Facebook Pixel – facebook.com/policy
- LinkedIn Insight Tag – linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- YouTube (videos) – google.com/policies/privacy
We do not control third-party practices—review their policies directly.
7. Data Security & Retention
All cookie data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS), securely stored, and retained only as needed:
- Analytics: up to 26 months
- Marketing: up to 90 days
- Essential: varies by function
Regular audits ensure compliance with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019.
8. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted at www.buykenya.com/cookie-policy with the “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice.
9. Contact Us
For questions or requests:
Email: [email protected] | Phone: +254 700 123 456
Address: BUY KENYA, HOMEION OWNERSHIP PARTNERS LTD, Nairobi, Kenya
To complain to the regulator:
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
https://www.odpc.go.ke | [email protected]
10. Acceptance
By using www.buykenya.com , you agree to this Cookie Policy. Your privacy matters. Your journey begins securely.
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