1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the Voice of Integrity Party (VIP) ("VIP", "the Party", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://integrity.or.ke.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, which explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, subject to your browser settings and any cookie preferences you may choose.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.

Cookies generally do not contain information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked with other information we hold about you.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Keep you signed in to secure areas of the website.
• Improve website performance and reliability.
• Measure website traffic and visitor engagement.
• Enhance website security.
• Detect spam, fraud, and unauthorized access.
• Support online forms, membership applications, and donations.
• Improve our services based on user behaviour and website analytics.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off through our systems.

• Maintain secure sessions
• Protect against malicious activity
• Remember authentication during login
• Process online forms
• Support website navigation

Without these cookies, certain services may not function properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information such as:

• Number of visitors
• Most visited pages
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation patterns
• Device types
• Browser information
• General geographic location

This information enables us to improve website performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies remember choices you make, including:

• Language preferences
• Accessibility settings
• Display preferences
• Region or location preferences
• Saved form information where applicable

These cookies help personalize your experience.

Security Cookies

• Preventing fraudulent activity
• Detecting suspicious logins
• Protecting user accounts
• Preventing automated attacks
• Enhancing website security

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may include content provided by third parties, including:

• YouTube videos
• Facebook posts
• X (formerly Twitter) feeds
• Instagram content
• LinkedIn content
• Google Maps
• Other embedded multimedia

These third-party providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with their content. The Party does not control these cookies, and you should review the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers.

5. Cookies Used by Website Features

Depending on the services available on our website, cookies may be used to support:

• Member login sessions
• Volunteer registration
• Event registration
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Online donations
• Contact forms
• Website search
• Comment submission
• Website administration

6. Comment Cookies

If commenting is enabled, you may choose to save your:

• Name
• Email address
• Website (if provided)

These cookies allow your details to be remembered for future comments and are typically retained for up to one year unless deleted earlier.

7. Login Cookies

If you log in to your account:

• A temporary cookie may be created to verify browser compatibility.
• Login cookies help maintain your authenticated session.
• If you select a "Remember Me" option, your login may remain active for a limited period.
• Logging out removes or invalidates login cookies.

8. Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to better understand website usage. These services may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Device type
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Approximate location
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources

Where possible, analytics information is aggregated or anonymized and used solely to improve the website and user experience.

9. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Block all cookies.
• Block cookies from selected websites.
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, security, and performance of the website.

10. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through available website controls or your browser settings.

Essential cookies required for the operation and security of the website cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tools.

11. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data where it can reasonably identify an individual.

Where this occurs, such information will be processed in accordance with:

• The Constitution of Kenya;
• The Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019;
• Applicable Data Protection Regulations; and
• Our Privacy Policy.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard information collected through cookies.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

The Voice of Integrity Party (VIP) may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, website functionality, or operational requirements.

The latest version will always be available on our website, together with the revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Voice of Integrity Party (VIP) is committed to using cookies responsibly, transparently, and in a manner that respects your privacy while providing a secure, accessible, and user-friendly online experience.