Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how EmpathySpace uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you and enhance your experience.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize you on return visits and remember your preferences. Cookies can be persistent (remain until deleted) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Maintain your session and keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Improve website performance and security
  • Analyze how you use our platform
  • Deliver personalized content
  • Prevent fraud and protect your account

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required

Purpose: Strictly necessary for the website to function

Examples: Session management, user authentication, security

Functional Cookies

Optional

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings

Examples: Language preference, theme selection, form data

Analytics Cookies

Optional

Purpose: Help us understand how you use our website

Examples: Page views, time on site, user behavior patterns

Marketing Cookies

Optional

Purpose: Deliver personalized content and advertising

Examples: Remarketing, personalized recommendations

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device:

  • Analytics Providers: To understand site usage patterns
  • Payment Processors: To process transactions securely
  • Marketing Partners: For advertising and remarketing

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We do not control their practices.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have control over cookies through:

Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit EmpathySpace, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences. You can change preferences anytime through your account settings.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when closing the browser
  • Be notified when a cookie is placed

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for recognizing DNT signals. EmpathySpace does not respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie preference center.

7. Cookie Duration

Cookie duration varies:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Can remain for several months to a year
  • Preference Cookies: Remain until you delete them or change preferences

8. Tracking Technologies

Beyond cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

  • Web Beacons: Tiny images that track page views
  • Pixels: Similar to web beacons for tracking user actions
  • Local Storage: Similar to cookies but with more capacity

9. Privacy and Cookies

Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we use information collected via cookies and other tracking technologies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or law. We will notify you of significant changes via email or by posting the updated policy with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Please contact us:

privacy@empathyspaceng.org

EmpathySpace Consulting Services
No 77, Tafawa Balewa Crescent, Off Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

Manage Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below. The cookie consent banner will reappear allowing you to customize your settings.