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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 30, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our site, and improving our services.

2. How We Use Cookies

Awakapital uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in securely
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site
  • Performance: To optimize website functionality
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent activity

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and accessibility.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Authentication tokens
  • Security cookies

Duration: Session or up to 30 days

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme selection (dark/light mode)
  • Dashboard layout preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

What we track:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click patterns
  • Device and browser type
  • Geographic location (country/city level)

Duration: Up to 2 years

Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us improve website performance and user experience by measuring load times and identifying errors.

Examples:

  • Page load time monitoring
  • Error tracking
  • Performance metrics

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device:

Vercel Analytics

For website performance monitoring and analytics. Privacy Policy

MongoDB Atlas

For secure data storage and management. Privacy Policy

Resend

For email delivery services. Privacy Policy

5. How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of analytics cookies using these tools:

6. Impact of Blocking Cookies

While you can block or delete cookies, please note that:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Your preferences will not be saved
  • You may see less relevant content

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
  • Essential cookies: Up to 30 days
  • Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
  • Preference cookies: Up to 1 year

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Please review this policy periodically.

9. More Information

For more information about how we handle your data, please see our:

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: founders@awakapital.vc

Address: 28, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja

Website: awakapital.vc

Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings.