Cookies Policy

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how UITA Platform uses cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Storage

Cookies are stored in your browser's memory and can be accessed by the website that created them.

Duration

Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close browser) or persistent (remain until expiration).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you.

Examples:
  • Authentication cookies for login sessions
  • Security cookies to protect against attacks
  • Load balancing cookies for performance
  • Session management cookies
Purpose:

Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples:
  • Language preference cookies
  • Theme/display preference cookies
  • Form auto-fill cookies
  • Video player preference cookies
Purpose:

Remember choices you make to give you better functionality and personal features.

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.

Examples:
  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Heatmap analysis cookies
  • Page view tracking cookies
  • User behavior tracking cookies
Purpose:

Help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.

Examples:
  • Social media sharing cookies
  • Advertising tracking cookies
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Conversion tracking cookies
Purpose:

Track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising.

Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie Name Type Provider Purpose Duration
uita_session Essential UITA Platform Maintain user session and authentication Session
csrf_token Essential UITA Platform Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks Session
language_pref Functional UITA Platform Store language preference 1 year
theme_pref Functional UITA Platform Store theme/dark mode preference 1 year
_ga Analytics Google Analytics Distinguish unique users 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics Distinguish users 24 hours
_fbp Marketing Facebook Store and track visits across websites 3 months

Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly

Always On
Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings

On
Analytics Cookies

Help us improve the website experience

On
Marketing Cookies

Provide relevant advertising

Off

Managing Cookies

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three dots in the top right
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security"
  4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Adjust your preferences
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the menu button
  2. Select "Options"
  3. Select "Privacy & Security"
  4. Go to "Cookies and Site Data"
  5. Adjust your preferences
Safari
  1. Choose Safari > Preferences
  2. Click "Privacy"
  3. Under "Cookies and website data"
  4. Choose your preferred settings
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three dots in the top right
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  4. Click "Cookies and site data"
  5. Adjust your preferences

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email

privacy@uita.org

Address

Innovation Hub
Kampala, Uganda

Phone

+256 754131729