Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 27 August 2026
Last Updated: 15 October 2026

1. Introduction

PlantBridge Africa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to support the functionality, security and performance of our website.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, how third-party services may use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when visiting https://plantbridgeafrica.com.

PlantBridge Africa operates an online marketplace for construction and mining equipment, machinery and related products, connecting buyers with equipment dealers, manufacturers, suppliers and other sellers across Africa and beyond.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains more broadly how we collect, use, share and protect personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may store on your computer, mobile phone or other device when you visit it.

They help websites recognise browsers, maintain sessions, remember preferences and understand how visitors interact with website content.

Cookies may be classified according to how long they remain on your device and who places them.

We may also use similar technologies, such as tracking pixels or browser storage, where applicable, to support website functionality and analytics.

3. Why We Use Cookies

PlantBridge Africa may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes.

The actual cookies used depend on the website’s configuration, enabled features and third-party services.

Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential cookies, we will seek consent before using those cookies.

4. Google Site Kit and Google Analytics

PlantBridge Africa uses Google Site Kit to integrate Google services with our WordPress website. Google Analytics is connected to help us understand how visitors discover and use the marketplace.

4.1 How Google Analytics Uses Cookies

Depending on its configuration, Google Analytics may use first-party cookies and similar technologies to distinguish visitors, measure website activity and understand how people interact with our pages.

The information collected may include:

• Pages viewed and interactions with website content.
• The websites or sources from which visitors arrive.
• Browser, device and technical information.
• Approximate geographic information.
• Session and engagement information.
• Online identifiers and cookie information, where applicable.

We use these insights to evaluate website performance, improve navigation, understand which content attracts visitors and guide the development of PlantBridge Africa’s construction and mining equipment marketplace.

Google Analytics settings, enabled features and consent choices may affect the information collected.

4.2 Google Search Console

Google Site Kit may also connect Google Search Console to provide information about how PlantBridge Africa appears in Google Search.

Search Console reports may include search impressions, clicks, search queries and indexing information. These reports are distinct from Google Analytics visitor analytics and do not, by themselves, mean that Search Console sets cookies on website visitors’ devices.

4.3 Google’s Privacy Policy

Google may process information collected through its services in accordance with its own privacy policies and terms.

For more information, visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

PlantBridge Africa does not control Google’s independent data processing practices.

5. Cookies Used by WordPress, WooCommerce and Dokan

PlantBridge Africa operates on WordPress and uses WooCommerce and Dokan to support its marketplace functionality.

Depending on the features enabled and the configuration of the website, these systems may use cookies or similar technologies to support:

Some WooCommerce cookies may support cart or checkout functionality even where payments are arranged directly between buyers and sellers. Their presence does not necessarily mean PlantBridge Africa processes equipment purchase payments.

We do not provide a fixed list of individual cookies in this policy because the exact cookies depend on the installed plugins, enabled features, consent settings and website configuration.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies

Some services integrated into PlantBridge Africa may use their own cookies or similar technologies.

These may include analytics, security, embedded content or other services used to support the website.

Third-party technologies operate in accordance with the relevant provider’s configuration and privacy practices. PlantBridge Africa does not control all cookies or tracking technologies that third parties may use independently.

Where applicable law requires consent before non-essential third-party technologies are activated, we will seek such consent.

7. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies in several ways.

7.1 Cookie Consent Settings

Where a cookie consent banner or preference centre is available on our website, you can use it to review available categories and manage your preferences.

You may be able to accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your preferences later, depending on the functionality provided.

Essential cookies required for core website operations may continue to operate where permitted by law.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their settings.

You can usually configure your browser to:

• Block some or all cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set.
• Restrict cookies from particular websites.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect account login, vendor dashboards, session management or other website functionality.

For instructions, consult the support documentation for your browser.

7.3 Google Analytics Controls

You can learn more about Google’s data practices and available privacy controls through Google’s privacy resources:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Browser-level tools or other controls may also be available for managing certain analytics technologies. Their effectiveness depends on your browser, device and the applicable service configuration.

Using browser controls does not necessarily disable all forms of data collection by third-party services.

8. Legal Basis and Consent

PlantBridge Africa seeks to use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.

Depending on the purpose of a cookie and the applicable legal requirements, its use may rely on consent, necessity for a requested service or another lawful basis.

Where consent is required for non-essential analytics or tracking technologies, we will seek consent before activating them. Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw it through the available cookie preference mechanism, where provided.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

9. International Data Processing

Some third-party service providers used by PlantBridge Africa, including Google, may process information outside Kenya.

Where cookie-related information constitutes personal information and is transferred internationally, we will take the steps required by applicable law to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

For further information about our handling of personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our website, cookies, analytics configuration, third-party integrations or applicable legal requirements.

When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to raise a privacy concern, please contact us.

PlantBridge Africa

Email: info@plantbridgeafrica.com

Website: https://plantbridgeafrica.com

This Cookie Policy describes PlantBridge Africa’s intended cookie practices and should be reviewed against the cookies and tracking technologies actually deployed on the website. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified legal professional.