Cookie Policy

AcademiaHub Africa

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how AcademiaHub Africa uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics information, and remember user preferences. Cookies may be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored for a defined period).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that:

  • Manage your login session and authentication
  • Remember items in your workspace or research queue
  • Enable security features such as fraud detection

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform, including:

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on Platform sections
  • Error reports and performance data

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. You may opt out via our Cookie Preference Centre.

2.3 Preference/Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and personalisation choices, including language preferences, display settings, and research interest categories.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some features of the Platform may involve third-party services (such as embedded research tools or analytics providers) that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Refer to the privacy policies of the relevant third parties for further information.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Cookie Preference Centre: accessible via the “Cookie Settings” link in our platform footer
  • Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies; refer to your browser’s help documentation

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core Platform features.

4. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated through our platform notice or via email.

5. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, email: support@mail.academiahubafrica.org