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Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Last updated: May 20, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PickARide.ng (“we”, “our”, “us”), an online car sale and rental platform registered in Lagos Nigeria, uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website or use our mobile app. It also explains your rights to control how we use them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until manually deleted or they expire.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by PickARide.ng.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by service providers like analytics or advertising partners.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
a. Ensure Website Functionality
- Enable features like user login, form submissions, and secure transactions.
- Remember your selections (such as language, location, or preferred display mode).
b. Improve User Experience
- Store search filters or recently viewed vehicles.
- Help pages load faster by remembering caching preferences.
c. Analytics and Performance Monitoring
- Understand how users interact with our platform.
- Track visitor numbers, popular listings, session duration, and user flow using tools like Google Analytics.
d. Security and Fraud Prevention
- Monitor unusual login patterns.
- Ensure secure authentication and session management.
e. Marketing and Promotions
- Show relevant listings or offers based on your browsing behavior.
- Manage banner ads or promoted vehicles.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
Essential Cookies: | Needed for core functionality (e.g., login, checkout) |
Performance
Cookies: | Help us improve website performance through usage statistics |
Functional Cookies: | Remember user settings and preferences |
Advertising
Cookies: | Serve tailored ads or listings and measure marketing campaign
effectiveness |
Security Cookies: | Prevent fraudulent login attempts and misuse |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device to deliver their features. These include:
- Google Analytics for visitor insights
- Facebook Pixel for targeted remarketing
- Payment gateways like Paystack, Flutterwave, etc., for secure transactions
These third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies. We recommend you
review them directly.
5. How to Control or Disable Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from certain sites
- Alert you when cookies are being sent
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the performance or availability of some features on PickARide.ng.
To manage cookies:
- Google Chrome: (Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data)
- Mozilla Firefox: (Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data)
- Safari: (Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data)
6. Your Consent
When you visit our platform for the first time, a cookie banner will appear requesting your consent. By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting browser settings or clearing stored cookies.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our platform services. When significant changes are made, especially those affecting the types or purposes of cookies used, we will notify you through a cookie banner or pop-up. You will have the option to review the changes and update your cookie preferences before continuing to use the site.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at privacy@pickaride.ng
- privacy@pickaride.ng
- Rosehall Apartment, Herbert Orji Avenue, Osapa London Estate, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
- +1 (555) 123-4567