Cookie Policy
Last updated:16 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ZambiaVotes.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
By using ZambiaVotes.com, you consent to the use of cookies as described here.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve functionality, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser).
- Persistent cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted).
- First-party cookies (set by ZambiaVotes.com).
- Third-party cookies (set by services such as Google or social media platforms).
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Strictly necessary cookies
- Enable site functionality such as login, commenting, and form submissions.
- Remember preferences such as language or display settings.
b) Performance and analytics cookies
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our website, which articles are most popular, and how to improve content. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous data such as page views and time spent on site.
c) Functionality cookies
- Remember your choices (e.g., when filling out comment forms or newsletter subscriptions).
- Provide a smoother user experience.
d) Advertising cookies
- Google AdSense: Uses cookies to display relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. These cookies may track your browsing activity across this and other sites to deliver personalized advertising.
- Ad personalization can be managed via Google Ad Settings.
3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis).
- Google AdSense (advertising).
- Social media platforms (when you share or embed content from Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).
These third parties may use cookies in line with their own privacy policies.
4. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help menu for details.
- Opt-out of Google Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Ad personalization: Manage or opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings.
Please note: if you disable or delete cookies, some parts of ZambiaVotes.com may not function properly.
5. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
6. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, contact us at:
ZambiaVotes.com
Email: brian@zambiavotes.com