AfriSavvy Cookie Statement
Last updated: 20-11-2025
AfriSavvy (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to ensure the site functions properly, to analyze website performance, and to embed external media such as YouTube videos. This Cookie Statement explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By continuing to browse our website, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide core functionality, understand how visitors use our site, and deliver embedded services such as video content.
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function and therefore do not require consent. All other cookies (performance, targeting, etc.) are only activated with your explicit consent.
2. Cookies we use
A. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for basic website operations and cannot be disabled through our system.
| Cookie Key | Provider | Type | Expiration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | youtube.com | Third-party | 5 months 4 weeks | Stores the user’s privacy and consent choices regarding YouTube embedded content. |
| CookieScriptConsent | afrisavvy.com | First-party | 1 month | Records your cookie consent preferences to ensure the Cookie-Script banner works correctly. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session Storage | Session | Required for proper rendering of emojis and UI elements. |
B. Performance cookies (Requires consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
| Cookie Key | Provider | Type | Expiration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | afrisavvy.com | First-party | 1 year 1 month | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users via a client identifier. |
| _ga_2H9Y1QLVRE | afrisavvy.com | First-party | 1 year 1 month | Maintains session state for Google Analytics. |
C. Targeting / Marketing cookies (Requires consent)
These cookies are set by YouTube when videos are embedded. They track user interaction with video content.
| Cookie Key | Provider | Type | Expiration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YSC | youtube.com | Third-party | Session | Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | youtube.com | Third-party | 5 months 4 weeks | Stores user preferences for embedded YouTube players and detects interface version. |
D. Unclassified cookies
These are cookies detected by our scanning system that are not yet categorized. We will update this section once their purpose is verified.
| Cookie Key | Provider | Type | Expiration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-YNID | youtube.com | Third-party | 5 months 4 weeks | Purpose currently being classified. |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | youtube.com | Third-party | 5 months 4 weeks | Purpose currently being classified. |
3. Legal basis for processing
For strictly necessary cookies, our legal basis is legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
For all other cookies (performance, targeting, marketing), our legal basis is your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie banner or by clearing cookies in your browser.
Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.
Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website performance or the ability to display external content such as videos.
5. Third-party cookies and data transfers
Some cookies (e.g., YouTube and Google Analytics) may involve the transfer of data to countries outside the EU/EEA, such as the United States. Where this occurs, data is processed in accordance with applicable safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers for further details.
Please also see our Privacy Statement.
6. Changes to this cookie statement
We may update this Cookie Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie use or regulatory requirements. The updated version will always be published on this page.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your GDPR rights, please contact us:
AfriSavvy
KVK Reg. nr. 90361709
VAT nr. NL004810469B56
Email: dale@afrisavvy.com