8 - 10 November, 2026
Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on the HortiLogistica Africa website.
Last Updated: 8 April 2026 | Effective Date: 8 April 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how HortiLogistica Africa 2026, jointly organised by the Tanzanian Horticulture Association (TAHA) and Kostiv Investment Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at hortilogisticaafrica.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the website operators. Cookies may be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Similar technologies include web beacons (small image files), pixels, local storage, and fingerprinting. Where we use these, they are subject to the same rules as cookies under this policy.
3. Our Approach to Cookie Consent
Analytics cookies are set from your first visit, before you make a choice. A notice banner lets you opt out at any time:
- Got it: Dismisses the notice. Analytics cookies remain active, as they already were.
- Opt out: Stops analytics cookies from being set from that point on.
Your choice is stored so we remember it on future visits, and you can change it at any time by clearing your browser's site data for this website.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Legal Basis | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function form submissions, session management, security tokens, load balancing. Without these, the site cannot work properly. | Legitimate interest / contract | Session to 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use anonymised IP addresses. Examples: page views, session duration, exit pages. | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — opt-out available | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Track visits across websites to display relevant advertising and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns (only if you consent). | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) | Up to 90 days |
| Preferences | Remember your settings such as language preference, cookie consent choices, and region selection. | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) | Up to 1 year |
5. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | HortiLogistica Africa | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | HortiLogistica Africa | Necessary | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Identifies unique visitors for usage analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users expires quickly | 24 hours |
| YSC | YouTube | Marketing | Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos | Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Marketing | Estimates bandwidth for YouTube videos | 6 months |
| li_sugr | Marketing | LinkedIn audience insights for advertising | 90 days | |
| lang | HortiLogistica Africa | Preferences | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
* This list is updated periodically as our technology stack evolves.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party providers. These parties have their own privacy policies and are independently responsible for their cookie practices:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) nonymised website usage analytics. IP anonymisation is enabled. Google Privacy Policy ↗
- YouTube (Google LLC) embedded video player on our website. Cookies are only set when you interact with a video. Google Privacy Policy ↗
- LinkedIn Corporation audience insights and social sharing. Only if you consent to marketing cookies. LinkedIn Privacy Policy ↗
We do not allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our website without your explicit consent.
7. How to Manage & Delete Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Via our Cookie Banner: When you first visit the site, you can accept, reject, or customise cookies. You can update your choice at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
Via Your Browser: All major browsers allow you to manage cookies. Here are quick links:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies
Via Third-Party Opt-Outs:
- Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout ↗
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org ↗
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Some features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
8. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals in a standardised way, as no industry-wide standard has been adopted. If you want to restrict tracking, please use the cookie controls described in Section 7.
9. Cookies for Event Services
When you register for HortiLogistica Africa 2026, our registration system may use additional session cookies to maintain your registration state across pages. These are strictly necessary cookies used solely to complete your registration and are deleted when you close your browser or your session expires.
10. Legal Framework
Our use of cookies complies with:
- EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and GDPR (2016/679)
- UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR
- Tanzania's Electronic and Postal Communications Act (EPOCA) and Cybercrimes Act 2015
- South African POPIA
- Kenya Data Protection Act 2019
- California CCPA/CPRA
For marketing cookies, we rely on your explicit consent as the legal basis for processing. For analytics cookies, we rely on legitimate interest, and provide an opt-out via the cookie notice at any time.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data via cookies, please contact us at info@hortilogisticaafrica.com.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices change or as required by law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via our cookie consent banner. Continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: info@hortilogisticaafrica.com
General: info@hortilogisticaafrica.com
Phone: +255 754 859 033
HortiLogistica Africa 2026, c/o Kostiv Investment Ltd, P.O. Box 23115, House 12, PPF Olorien St, Arusha, Tanzania