Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 July 2025 | House Levitika Plus Ltd
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Our Use of Cookies
House Levitika Plus Ltd ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) on store.houselevi.com. This policy is issued pursuant to Section 31 of the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and the requirement to obtain informed consent before placing non-essential cookies.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session management (keeping you logged in).
- Shopping cart contents.
- Security tokens (CSRF protection).
- Cookie consent preferences.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Necessity. No consent required.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary:
- Remembering your language or region preferences.
- Remembering items previously viewed.
Legal basis: Consent.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our site:
- Google Analytics (GA4): Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate and user journeys. Data is anonymised. Google LLC acts as a sub-processor under our Data Processing Agreement.
- Retention: Analytics cookies are retained for up to 13 months.
Legal basis: Consent.
3.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These are used to show you relevant advertising across the web:
- Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram advertising).
- Google Ads conversion tracking.
Legal basis: Consent. These are only set if you click Accept All.
4. Cookie Lifespan Table
| Cookie Name | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| hl_cookie_consent | Necessary | 12 months | Stores your cookie consent choice |
| hl_session | Necessary | Session | Maintains your logged-in session |
| hl_cart | Functional | 30 days | Remembers your shopping cart |
| _ga | Analytics | 13 months | Google Analytics user identifier |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identifier |
| _fbp | Marketing | 90 days | Meta Pixel browser identifier |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services appearing on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties:
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Our consent tool: Use the cookie banner displayed on your first visit or click "Cookie Settings" in the footer to change your preferences at any time.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
- Opt-out links:
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Meta Ads: facebook.com/adpreferences
7. Your Rights
Under the DPA 2019, you have the right to withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To exercise your data rights, contact dpo@houselevi.com.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner.
9. Contact
House Levitika Plus Ltd | dpo@houselevi.com | Nairobi, Kenya