This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies the RIHBE website uses, and how you can control them. By continuing to use this Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot install software on your device.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as form submission, security, and page navigation. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site — which pages are popular, how long visitors stay, and how they arrived. All data is anonymised and aggregated. No personally identifiable information is stored.
Preference
These cookies remember choices you make (such as acknowledging this cookie notice) so you are not asked again on your next visit.
3. Cookies We Set
The following table lists the specific cookies used on this Site:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Strictly necessary | Keep you logged in and maintain form state during a single visit | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| CSRF token | Strictly necessary | Protect forms against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| _ga / _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — count visitors and measure page performance anonymously | _ga: 2 years / _gid: 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics — throttle request rate to prevent overloading | 1 minute |
| rihbe_cookie_consent | Preference | Remember that you have acknowledged this cookie notice | 12 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics places cookies on your device on our behalf. Google may also collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can learn more at policies.google.com/privacy.
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking. No third-party advertising networks have access to cookies set by this Site.
5. How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings menu. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data being used by Google Analytics.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain parts of the Site from functioning correctly, including form submission.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
RIHBE Administration
Globe House, 6th Floor, Cnr Jason Moyo Avenue / 1st Street, Harare
Email: admin@rihbeinstitute.ac.zw
Also see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.