Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 17, 2020

This cookie policy describes how ICEN Nigeria (“ICEN Nigeria”) uses “cookies” and other similar technologies, in connection with our Site and Services. Any capitalized term used and not otherwise defined below has the meaning assigned to it in the Privacy Policy.

1. What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files that are stored in a computer’s browser directory. They help site providers with things like understanding how people use a site, remembering a User’s login details, and storing site preferences.

2. Does ICEN Nigeria use Cookies?

Yes. We use cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy to:

• ensure that our Services function properly,
• detect and prevent fraud,
• understand how visitors use and engage with our Site, and
• analyze and improve Services.

3. Who sets cookies when I use ICEN Nigeria’s Site?

There are two main types of cookies that can be set:

• First party cookies: these cookies are placed and read by ICEN Nigeria directly when you use our Services,
• Third party cookies: these cookies are not set by ICEN Nigeria, but by other companies, like Google, for site analytics purposes. See further details below on how to manage these cookies.

4. How ICEN Nigeria Uses Cookies

Cookies play an important role in helping us provide effective and safe Services. Below is a list of commonly used cookies and the purposes that apply to them. This list is not exhaustive, and describes the main reasons why we typically use cookies.

Necessary Cookies

Some cookies are essential to the operation of our Site and Services and make it usable and secure by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the Site. We use those cookies in a number of different ways, including:

• Authentication. To remember your login state so you don’t have to log in as you navigate through our Site and dashboard.
• Fraud Prevention and Detection. Cookies and similar technologies that we deploy through our Site help us learn things about computers and web browsers used to access the Services. This information helps us monitor for and detect potentially harmful or illegal use of our Services. For example, in order to process payments transactions for our Users, it is necessary for ICEN Nigeria to collect information about the transaction and the Customer. To help secure these transactions and minimize fraud, we collect additional information through the use of cookies and other technologies in helping to identify bad actors and prevent them from making fraudulent transactions. Customers should check our Users’ sites for more information about the use of ICEN Nigeria cookies for fraud detection.
• Security. To protect user data from unauthorized access.

5. Can I opt-out?

Yes, with the exception of those cookies that are necessary to provide you with our Services. Your web browser may allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including to delete and disable ICEN Nigeria cookies. You can take a look at the help section of your web browser or follow the links below to understand your options. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site or Services may not operate as intended.