Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 August 2026
This policy explains how Africa Work Lens uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage) when you visit our website, and how you can control them. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. Local storage works in a similar way but keeps data in your browser until it is cleared. We use both.
The cookies we use
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Category | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session and authentication cookies | Africa Work Lens | Keep you signed in, remember your session and protect submission forms against abuse. Without them the site cannot work. | Strictly necessary | Session to 12 months |
| awl_cookie_consent (local storage) | Africa Work Lens | Remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies so we do not ask again. | Strictly necessary | Until cleared |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Measures visits and which pages are read so we can improve the site. Set only after you accept analytics cookies. | Analytics | Up to 24 months |
| mp_* (local storage) | Mixpanel | Records anonymous product events such as page views and submissions, to understand how features are used. Set only after you accept. | Analytics | Up to 12 months |
Your consent
Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the site cannot function without them. Analytics cookies are only set after you choose “Accept all” in our cookie banner. Choosing “Essential only” keeps analytics switched off, and we do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies at all.
Your current choice: Not set yet
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge all provide controls under Privacy or Site settings). Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop you from signing in or submitting reviews.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy when the cookies we use change. For questions about cookies or your data rights, contact us at privacy@africaworklens.com.