Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and preferences over time.

2. How We Use Cookies

Mburu W. & Company Advocates uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

• Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Security Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
• Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute server load efficiently

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, visitor behavior, and traffic sources
• Performance Metrics: Measures site speed and performance
• Error Tracking: Identifies and resolves technical issues

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and choices, such as your language preference or region.

• Language Preferences: Remember your language selection
• Display Preferences: Remember your font size or layout preferences
• Form Completion: Remember form data to prevent re-entering

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising that is relevant to your interests. We use these limitedly to promote our legal services responsibly.

• Social Media Cookies: Enable social media sharing and interaction
• Remarketing Cookies: Show relevant ads to previous visitors

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours	Analytics
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute	Analytics
session_id	Maintains user session	Session	Essential
cookie_consent	Remembers cookie consent preferences	1 year	Functional
preferences	Stores user preferences	1 year	Functional

4. Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies: Prevent any cookies from being set
• Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already stored
• Block third-party cookies: Only accept cookies from the website you're visiting
• Set cookie expiration: Limit how long cookies are stored

4.3 How to Manage Cookies in Major Browsers

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
• Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: Provides website analytics
• Google Maps: Displays location information
• Social Media Platforms: Enable content sharing (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Font Awesome: Provides icon fonts
• YouTube: For embedded video content

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

6. Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Your consent is obtained through our cookie consent banner, and you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@mburuwadvocates.co.ke
• Phone: 0712 398 856
• Address: J. Mugo & J. Gatungo Building, Embu, Kenya