Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 10, 2026
1. Essential Cookies (Always On)
These cookies are required for ShopSwift to function properly. They cannot be disabled. Without them, the site will not work correctly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you signed into your account | Session |
| shopswift_country | Stores your selected country | 1 year |
| shopswift_currency | Stores your selected currency | 1 year |
| shopswift_lang | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| swiftmart-cart | Saves your shopping cart contents | 7 days |
| __csrf | Security token to prevent cross-site attacks | Session |
2. Functional Cookies (On by Default)
These cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary. You can disable them in the cookie consent banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stores your last 10 search queries | 30 days |
| recently_viewed | Tracks last 20 products you viewed | 7 days |
| swiftmart-wishlist-v2 | Local backup of your wishlist | 7 days |
3. Analytics Cookies (Off by Default)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use ShopSwift. All data collected is anonymous and aggregated. We use our own analytics system and do not use Google Analytics.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ss_pageview | Anonymous page view tracking | 30 days |
| _ss_search | Anonymous search query tracking | 30 days |
| _ss_conversion | Anonymous click and conversion tracking | 30 days |
4. Marketing Cookies (Off by Default)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant promotional content. They require your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ss_email_optin | Tracks promotional email opt-in status | 1 year |
| _ss_abandoned_cart | Enables abandoned cart recovery emails | 7 days |
| _ss_flash_prefs | Flash deal notification preferences | 30 days |
How to Manage Your Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit ShopSwift, you can choose to accept all cookies, customize your preferences, or accept only essential cookies.
- Account settings: You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time from your account settings page.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings or preferences menu.
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent ShopSwift from functioning properly.
Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with the following regulations:
- Kenya: Data Protection Act 2019 — consent must be specific and informed.
- Rwanda: Competition and Consumer Protection Law 2026 — explicit opt-in required for non-essential cookies.
- Tanzania: Electronic Transactions Act 2015 — transparency in data collection required.
We store your IP address and timestamp with every consent record for legal compliance purposes. We never use rejected cookie categories, even if you revisit the site.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices, contact us:
Email: solutionsswiftmart@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +254 792 660 915
See also: Privacy Policy | Terms of Use