Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This page explains which cookies we use on cesafi-yibeya.info, what each type does, and how you can control them.

What Cookies Are and Why They Matter

When you visit a website, it can store a small file on your browser called a cookie. That file can be read when you return to the site, allowing the site to remember certain things — like your preferences or whether you've accepted a policy notice. Cookies are not programs and cannot access other files on your device.

Some cookies are essential for a website to function at all. Others are optional and serve purposes like analytics or personalization. We separate these clearly so you can make an informed choice.

The Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They cannot be disabled through our cookie settings because doing so would break core functionality. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.

The main essential cookie we set is cyi_consent, which stores your cookie preference so we don't ask you again on every page. This cookie is set when you interact with our cookie banner. It expires after 180 days.

Analytics Cookies

If you consent, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. This includes which pages are visited most often, how long people spend on different sections, and what general type of device or browser is being used. This information is collected in aggregate — it does not identify individual visitors. We use this data only to improve the site's content and structure.

Analytics cookies are optional. You can accept or decline them through our cookie banner or by updating your preferences at any time.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies, if accepted, may be used to deliver content that is relevant to your interests based on browsing patterns. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners whose services we may use. They do not store directly personal information but do use your browser and device identifiers.

Marketing cookies are entirely optional. If you decline them, you will still have full access to all content on the site.

Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit the site, a banner appears at the top of the page asking for your cookie preferences. You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize which categories you allow. Your choice is stored in the cyi_consent cookie.

You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will show the consent banner again. Most modern browsers also have built-in cookie management tools in their settings menus that allow you to view, block, or delete cookies from any site.

Browser-Level Controls

In addition to our cookie banner, you can manage cookies directly through your browser. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies. The specific steps vary by browser — consult your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how some websites function, including ours.

Third-Party Cookies

Our site includes an embedded Google Maps iframe on the Contact page. Google may set cookies through this embed. We do not control those cookies. For information about Google's cookie practices, see Google's Privacy Policy at google.com/privacy.

We do not use social media tracking pixels or cookies from social media platforms.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you prefer not to be tracked. We acknowledge DNT signals, and when detected, we do not set analytics or marketing cookies regardless of prior consent preferences.

Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different lifespans. Our consent cookie (cyi_consent) is retained for 180 days. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Analytics and marketing cookies, if accepted, typically have lifespans set by the analytics provider, generally ranging from 30 days to 24 months.

Questions

If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us:

Cesafi Yibeya
4172 Delor St, St. Louis, MO
Email: [email protected]