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Last updated: October 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ProtectDevice.com.ng (“we”, “us”, “our”). We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website, provide certain features, analyze traffic, and show relevant content and adverts. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and your rights regarding them.

By using or browsing our website you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy (unless you disable them via your browser or our cookie settings).

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit (for example, your language preference or login session). We may also use similar technologies such as local storage and web beacons.

3. Types of cookies we use

We group cookies into the following types based on purpose:

  • Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies – Required for basic website functions (e.g., sessions, login, security).
  • Functional / Preference Cookies – Remember user choices (language, display preferences).
  • Performance / Analytics Cookies – Collect aggregated data about site usage to help improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing / Advertising Cookies – Used to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance and enable remarketing.

4. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential website features and ensure site security.
  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze how visitors use our site so we can improve content and navigation.
  • Deliver and measure advertising and personalize content where applicable.

Third-party services (for example analytics and ad networks) may also set cookies when you visit our site. If you embed third-party content (videos, social widgets, ads), those providers may set cookies directly.

5. Example list of cookies used

Important: This is an example list. Before publishing, run a cookie scan or check your browser developer tools to list all cookies actually set by your site and third-party scripts, then replace the table below with the exact cookie names, providers, purpose and expiry values.

Cookie name / Provider Category Purpose Expiry / Duration
PHPSESSID Essential Keeps your session state (login, forms) Session (expires when browser closes)
cookie_consent Functional Remembers your cookie consent choice 1 year
_ga (Google Analytics) Analytics Used to distinguish users for analytics 2 years
_gid (Google Analytics) Analytics Distinguishes users 24 hours
__gads (Google Ads) Marketing Used by Google AdSense for ad-related performance 90 days

If you use social embeds, advertising networks, or plugins, add those providers and cookie names here as well.

6. Managing and disabling cookies

You can control or delete cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies (see your browser help pages).
  • Cookie settings on this site: Use our cookie banner/settings (if available) to accept/decline non-essential cookies.
  • Third-party opt-out: For advertising cookies, visit network opt-out pages (for example Google Ads Settings).

Note: Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the site (login, forms, cart, etc.).

7. Consent & withdrawal

When you first visit ProtectDevice.com.ng you will be asked for consent to use non-essential cookies. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by:

  • Using the cookie settings link (if available) on this site;
  • Clearing cookies via your browser and revisiting the site; or
  • Using your browser privacy settings to block cookies.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our site. When we make material changes we will update the “Last updated” date above and, where necessary, ask for renewed consent.

9. Contact information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at:

ProtectDevice.com.ng
Email: protectdevice7@gmail.com


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