Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how NigeriaSMS uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and use our services.
Last Updated:March 1, 2026 | Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| nsms_session | Maintains your login session | Session | NigeriaSMS |
| nsms_csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | NigeriaSMS |
| nsms_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | NigeriaSMS |
| nsms_locale | Remembers your language and region preference | 12 months | NigeriaSMS |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for daily analytics | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your dashboard preferences and recently used features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| nsms_dashboard_prefs | Remembers your dashboard layout preferences | 12 months | NigeriaSMS |
| nsms_recent | Stores recently accessed features for quick access | 30 days | NigeriaSMS |
| nsms_theme | Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark) | 12 months | NigeriaSMS |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook for delivering advertisements | 3 months | |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for ad efficiency | 3 months | |
| li_sugr | Used by LinkedIn for ad targeting | 3 months |
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics information, and enable personalized experiences.
Cookies set by the website operator (NigeriaSMS) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by external services (e.g., analytics, advertising).
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Check your browser's help documentation for instructions.
• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept through our consent banner.
• Opt-Out Links: For third-party analytics and advertising cookies, you can use the opt-out mechanisms provided by each service (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and services.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
• Local Storage: Used to store data locally in your browser for performance optimization.
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab.
• Pixels/Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track email opens and website visits for analytics purposes.
NDPR Compliance
Our use of cookies complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). We:
• Obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
• Provide clear information about the cookies we use and their purposes.
• Allow you to withdraw consent at any time.
• Do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without explicit consent.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date indicates when this policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
• Email: privacy@nigeriasms.net
• Address: 14 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria 101241
• Phone: +260-97-8511820
Want to manage your cookie preferences?
You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Contact us if you need assistance.
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