Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how YardKonnect ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use a mobile application. Cookies help websites and apps remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and mobile device identifiers, which serve similar purposes to cookies. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Service and improve user experience
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Deliver personalized content and features
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. Without these cookies, certain features of the Service cannot be provided.

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate the Service

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

• Preference cookies: Remember your language, location, and display settings
• Feature cookies: Enable features like property search filters and saved searches
• Notification preferences: Remember your notification settings

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service and fix bugs.

• Usage analytics: Track which features are used most often
• Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and slow-loading pages
• Error tracking: Help us fix bugs and improve stability

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertising that is relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

• Advertising cookies: Deliver personalized ads based on your interests
• Retargeting cookies: Show you ads for properties you've viewed
• Campaign tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use cookies from third-party services to enhance the Service:

• Supabase: Authentication and database services
• Paystack: Payment processing
• Expo: Mobile app infrastructure and push notifications
• Cloudinary: Image hosting and optimization
• Analytics providers: Service usage analysis (e.g., Google Analytics, if used)

These third parties may use cookies to provide their services and improve their own products. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use your information.

5. Mobile App Tracking

Our mobile application uses similar tracking technologies, including:

• Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for your mobile device
• Local storage: Store data on your device for offline access
• Push notification tokens: Enable us to send you notifications
• Analytics SDKs: Track app usage and performance
• Crash reporting: Help us identify and fix bugs

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each browsing session
• Set exceptions for specific websites

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on YardKonnect. Some features may not work properly, and you may need to log in more frequently.

Mobile App Settings

For mobile devices, you can manage tracking through:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• App Settings: Manage notification and analytics preferences in the YardKonnect app settings

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. YardKonnect does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we are committed to respecting your privacy choices.

7. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser or app
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: