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This Cookie Policy explains how Siriverse uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Siriverse) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms.
- Authentication cookies: Used to identify you when you log in and maintain your session
- Security cookies: Used to detect authentication abuses and protect your account
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (language, theme)
- Feature cookies: Remember which features you have enabled or disabled
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Statistics cookies: Used to generate anonymized usage statistics
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from the following third parties that may set cookies on your device:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication and database services
- Vimeo: Video hosting and playback for livestreams and recordings
- TikTok: Social media integration for contestant profiles
These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they use your data. We encourage you to read their policies.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. You can find information on how to manage cookies in your browser here:
4.2 Essential Cookies
Please note that if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of our website, including logging in to your account.
5. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we may also use other technologies such as local storage and session storage to store data on your device. These technologies are similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
- Local storage: Data persists until explicitly deleted. Used for user preferences.
- Session storage: Data is cleared when the browser tab is closed. Used for temporary states.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@siriverse.com
Phone: +254 700 123 456
Address: Nairobi, Kenya
By continuing to use Siriverse, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Cookie Policy.