Last Updated: December 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, enhance functionality, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Nigeria Waterways Directory uses cookies to:
- Remember your login status and preferences
- Understand how visitors interact with our Website
- Improve Website performance and user experience
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management.
- Duration: Session or up to 1 year
- Purpose: Login authentication, security features, load balancing
- Can be disabled: No (Website will not function properly without them)
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, helping us improve functionality and user experience.
- Examples: Google Analytics, server logsDuration: Up to 2 years
- Information collected: Pages visited, time on site, bounce rate, traffic sources
- Can be disabled: Yes
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Examples: Language preference, search filters, display settings
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Can be disabled: Yes (some features may not work as expected)
3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Examples: Google Ads, social media pixels
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Purpose: Display targeted advertisements, measure ad performance
- Can be disabled: Yes
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Ads: To display relevant advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social sharing buttons
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of analytics tracking:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising: Visit www.youronlinechoices.com or www.networkadvertising.org
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our Website:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not function properly
- You may see less relevant content and advertisements
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Website to function.
7. Cookie Lifespan
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until expiration or manual deletion (typically 30 days to 2 years)
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our Website with a new “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact:
Nigeria Waterways Directory
Email: privacy@nigeriawaterwaysdirectory.com
Website: www.nigeriawaterwaysdirectory.com