Technical Storage & Consent Policy

Cookie Policy

Transparent disclosure of all cookies, local storage mechanisms, and telemetry utilized across Rayida Tech in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

Effective Date: October 29, 2026•Policy Version: 2026.1•Jurisdiction: Nigeria (NDPA 2023)

1. What Are Cookies and Storage Technologies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Modern web applications also utilize browser storage mechanisms such as localStorage and sessionStorage to retain operational information.

These technologies allow websites to recognize your device, remember user interface preferences (such as light or dark theme), facilitate secure administrator logins, and gather anonymous performance metrics without resubmitting data on every page reload.

2. Why Rayida Tech Uses Storage Technologies

We deploy storage technologies strictly for specific, legitimate technical purposes:

Essential Operation: Ensuring the website loads securely, validating administrative authentication tokens, and remembering your privacy consent decisions.
Functional Personalization: Remembering your chosen visual color theme (dark or light mode) to prevent visual flash on subsequent visits.
Performance & Telemetry: Measuring page load performance, dwell time, and device types to diagnose technical bottlenecks (executed only with your explicit consent).

Notice: Rayida Tech does not deploy advertising trackers, retargeting pixels (e.g. Meta Pixel, Google AdSense), or commercial cross-site tracking scripts.

3. Real Technical Storage Inventory

The following table represents the complete, factual inventory of cookies and local storage tokens utilized by the Rayida Tech application:

Identifier	Storage Type	Category	Duration	Technical Purpose
rayida_cookie_consent	localStorage	Necessary	12 months	Stores the user's cookie consent preferences, policy version, and timestamp.
sb-*-auth-token	HTTP Cookie	Necessary	Session / 7 Days	Supabase authentication session token for authorized administrator dashboard logins.
theme	localStorage	Functional	Persistent	Remembers the visitor's preferred theme ('dark' or 'light').
theme_version	localStorage	Functional	Persistent	Synchronizes theme schema versions across layout updates.
rayida_visitor_id	localStorage	Analytics	90 days	Anonymous visitor identifier. Only persisted if analytics consent is granted.
rayida_session_id	sessionStorage	Analytics	Browser Session	Correlates multi-page journeys within a single browser session. Only set if analytics consent is granted.
rayida_client_geo	sessionStorage	Analytics	Browser Session	Caches country/city data for current session to prevent redundant network lookups.

4. Cookie Categories Explained

Strictly Necessary (Always Enabled)

Non-negotiable

These storage items are fundamentally required for the website to function. They allow secure page navigation, load balancing, and the recording of your privacy preferences. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary storage through the website interface.

Functional & Preferences (Optional)

Configurable

Enable enhanced website functionality by remembering your theme mode (dark vs. light mode) and interface preferences.

Analytics & Telemetry (Consent Required)

Consent Required

Allows us to record aggregate visitor metrics such as most-read articles and device viewport distributions. Telemetry is routed privately into our authenticated Supabase database and is never shared with advertising networks.

Marketing & Advertising (Not Deployed)

Inactive

Rayida Tech does not run third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking pixels.

5. Managing & Withdrawing Your Consent

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, you have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies and analytics at any time without penalty.

To change your choices or withdraw consent immediately, click the button below:

You can also reopen this modal at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the website footer.

6. Browser-Level Cookie Management

In addition to our on-site Cookie Preferences center, most modern browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through browser settings:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
Apple Safari: Settings > Privacy > Block all cookies / Prevent cross-site tracking.
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.

Note that disabling all browser cookies may impair website layout persistence and administrative authentication.

7. Technical Inquiries & Contact

If you have technical questions regarding our cookie implementation or data handling practices, please contact us:

Rayida Tech — Privacy Architecture

Email: info@rayidatech.name.ng

Website: rayidatech.name.ng

Jurisdiction: Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria