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Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner about how users interact with the site.
Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or password on their own — they simply store a small identifier that helps the website recognise your browser on return visits.
There are two main types by lifespan:
- Session cookies — temporary, deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stay on your device for a set period of time, or until you delete them manually
2. How We Use Cookies
Earncial uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication — keeping you logged in securely across pages so you don't have to sign in on every click
- Security — detecting fraudulent activity, preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and protecting your account from unauthorised access
- Preferences — remembering your settings such as dark mode / light mode preference
- Platform functionality — enabling core features like task browsing, wallet management, and social handle management to work correctly
- Analytics — understanding how users navigate the platform so we can improve the experience (optional)
- Performance — helping pages load faster by caching certain content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
4. Cookie Details Table
Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies Earncial uses:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| earncial_session | Session | Keeps you logged in during your visit | Until browser closes | ✅ Yes |
| earncial_auth | Persistent | Remembers your login for "Stay logged in" | 30 days | ✅ Yes |
| csrf_token | Session | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Until browser closes | ✅ Yes |
| earncial_theme | Persistent | Saves your dark/light mode preference | 1 year | ❌ Optional |
| earncial_lang | Persistent | Saves your language preference | 1 year | ❌ Optional |
| earncial_analytics | Persistent | Tracks anonymous platform usage for improvements | 6 months | ❌ Optional |
| flutterwave_* | Session / Persistent | Set by Flutterwave during payment processing | Session / varies | ✅ Yes (for payments) |
| gf_* | Session | Set by Google Fonts for font delivery | Session | ❌ Optional |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on Earncial are set by third-party services we use to operate the platform. We do not control these third-party cookies — they are governed by the privacy policies of those services.
| Third Party | Purpose | Their Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Flutterwave | Payment processing — cookies are set during deposit transactions to ensure secure payment handling | flutterwave.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Delivering web fonts used in the Earncial interface. Google may log font requests but does not use this for ad targeting | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Font Awesome | Delivering icon fonts used throughout the platform | fontawesome.com/privacy |
6. Your Cookie Controls
You have the right to control which optional cookies Earncial uses. Here are your options:
6.1 — Essential Cookies (Cannot Be Disabled)
Essential and security cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function safely. Disabling them would prevent you from logging in, making payments, or using core features. These cannot be turned off while using Earncial.
6.2 — Optional Cookies (You Can Disable)
You may disable preference and analytics cookies at any time via:
- Your browser settings (see Section 7 below)
- Clearing your browser's cookies and site data
- Using your browser's private / incognito mode — no persistent cookies are saved in incognito mode
6.3 — Effect of Disabling Cookies
| Cookie Disabled | Effect |
|---|---|
| Session / Auth cookies | You will not be able to log in or use the platform |
| CSRF security token | Forms and payments will not function |
| Preference cookies | Dark/light mode resets on every visit |
| Analytics cookies | No effect on your experience — platform works normally |
7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
All modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Click your browser below for instructions on managing cookies:
Settings → Privacy
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as the platform evolves or as legal requirements change. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify registered users via email for material changes
- Display a notice on the platform for a reasonable period after the change
Minor clarifications (such as correcting typos or adding cookie name details) may be made without advance notice. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Continued use of Earncial after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Earncial handles cookies, please contact us:
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| 🍪 Cookie Policy Questions | privacy@earncial.com — Subject: "Cookie Policy Question" |
| 🔒 Privacy & Data Questions | privacy@earncial.com — Subject: "Privacy Request" |
| 🏢 Legal / Business | Earncial Global · CAC RC No. 9374009 |
We aim to respond to all cookie and privacy enquiries within 5 business days.