How we use cookies.
A plain-English explanation of the cookies and similar technologies we use on inspireafricans.com.
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, to remember preferences such as your theme choice, and to understand how visitors use the platform so we can improve it. We do not use cookies to build behavioural advertising profiles.
01What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and to remember choices you have made. Similar technologies — such as local storage, pixels and SDKs — perform comparable functions and are covered by this policy.
02Why we use them
- To keep the site secure and operational
- To remember your preferences, including theme and language
- To understand which content is useful and where the site can be improved
- To measure the performance of our community outreach
03Categories we use
We group cookies into four standard categories. Only strictly necessary cookies are loaded by default — others run only with your consent.
| Category | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, load balancing, session integrity, theme preference. | Not required |
| Performance | Aggregate page views, navigation paths and load timings to improve the site. | Required |
| Functional | Remember preferences such as language or accessibility settings. | Required |
| Marketing | Measure campaign performance on third-party platforms (e.g. LinkedIn). | Required |
04Cookies we set
The list below covers the principal cookies and storage keys set by this website. Names and durations may evolve as the platform changes; the policy version above reflects the most recent review.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| inspire-theme | Stores your light, dark or system theme choice. | Functional · localStorage | Persistent |
| ia_session | Maintains your session and protects against cross-site request forgery. | Strictly necessary | Session |
| ia_consent | Records your cookie-consent choices. | Strictly necessary | 12 months |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — measures usage in aggregate. | Performance | 13 months |
| li_fat_id | LinkedIn Insight Tag — measures campaign attribution. | Marketing | 30 days |
05Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party providers we use to deliver functionality, measurement or community features:
- Google LLC — analytics
- LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company — campaign measurement
- Mighty Networks — our community platform, which sets its own cookies when you visit the community
- Wix.com Ltd — site infrastructure and form handling
These providers process limited data on our behalf or as joint controllers. Their own privacy and cookie policies apply when you interact with them directly.
06How to manage cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser controls — most browsers let you block, delete or be alerted to cookies. See your browser's help pages for instructions.
- Device-level opt-outs — operating systems offer ad-tracking controls.
- Provider opt-outs — for example, Google Analytics offers a browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
07Consent & preferences
When you first visit the site, a cookie banner asks for your consent to non-essential cookies. You may withdraw or change consent at any time by clearing the ia_consent cookie in your browser, or by emailing us at legal@inspireafrica.onmicrosoft.com.
08Changes to this policy
We review this policy regularly and whenever we introduce new technologies. The version and last-updated date at the top of this page record the current effective version.
09Contact
For any question about cookies on this site, contact:
- Email: legal@inspireafrica.onmicrosoft.com
- Post: Inspire Africa Platform Ltd, 71–75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
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