# Cookie & Web Tracking Policy - Ticket Africa

> **Cookie Policy URL**: [https://www.ticketafrica.shop/cookie-policy](https://www.ticketafrica.shop/cookie-policy)  
> **Contact**: privacy@ticketafrica.shop

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## 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies and local storage tokens are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They enable the website to recognize your browser, retain shopping cart items, and optimize site speed.

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## 2. Types of Cookies Used on Ticket Africa

1. **Strictly Necessary Cookies**: Required for you to browse the website, authenticate your organizer or attendee account, and process ticket checkout. Without these cookies, services like shopping cart checkout cannot function.
2. **Performance & Analytics Cookies**: We use aggregated, anonymized metrics (via Vercel Analytics, Google Analytics, and Speed Insights) to monitor site uptime, page load speeds, and error rates.
3. **Functional Cookies**: Remember user preferences such as search filters, preferred currency display, and dark/light UI themes.
4. **Security & Anti-Fraud Cookies**: Prevent CSRF attacks, ticket scalper bots, and unauthorized access to organizer dashboards.

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## 3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can configure your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) to block or alert you about cookies. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the ticket checkout cart from functioning correctly.