Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you interact with the platform. Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or payment details — they store identifiers and preference flags that help deliver a seamless experience.

Trademeistr uses cookies to authenticate your session, protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF), remember your display preferences such as dark or light mode, and analyse how the platform is used so we can improve it. Some cookies are essential for the platform to work at all, while others are optional and can be turned off without affecting core functionality.

These cookies are strictly necessary for Trademeistr to function. They cannot be disabled. They include: • all-artisan-session — Maintains your login session. Expires after 120 minutes of inactivity. HttpOnly, SameSite: Lax. • XSRF-TOKEN — Protects your forms and API requests from cross-site request forgery attacks. Regenerated each session. Encrypted. • remember_web_* — Keeps you signed in across browser sessions if you selected "Remember me" during login. Expires after 1 year. HttpOnly, Secure. • Sanctum session — Enables secure stateful API authentication between the frontend and backend. Tied to your session lifetime.

Functional cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalised experience. On Trademeistr, this includes your theme preference (dark or light mode) and display settings. These are stored in your browser's localStorage rather than as traditional cookies, but they serve the same purpose — remembering how you like to use the platform. Disabling functional cookies means the platform will not remember your theme preference between visits.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Trademeistr — which pages are visited most often, where users encounter difficulties, and how people find the platform. This data is aggregated and anonymised so no individual user can be identified. We may use services like Google Analytics in the future to collect this information. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time through the cookie preferences panel.

Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Trademeistr does not currently use marketing cookies or serve third-party advertisements. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and you will be notified. Marketing cookies are disabled by default and will only be set with your explicit consent.

Some features on Trademeistr involve third-party services that may set their own cookies: • Google (OAuth sign-in) — When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies to manage the authentication flow. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. • Paystack (payment processing) — When you make a payment, Paystack may set cookies related to fraud prevention and transaction security. • Google Maps — When viewing artisan locations on the map, Google Maps may set cookies for functionality and analytics purposes. We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for details on their cookie practices.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the button below. Your choices are saved locally on your device and will be remembered across visits. Changing your preferences takes effect immediately — disabling a category will prevent those cookies from being set on future page loads, though existing cookies of that type may remain until they expire or you clear them manually.

In addition to our preference panel, you can manage cookies through your browser settings: • Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data • Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data • Safari — Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data • Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies Please note that blocking all cookies in your browser will prevent Trademeistr from functioning correctly, as essential cookies (session and CSRF protection) are required for authentication and security.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will reset your cookie preferences so you can review and consent to the updated categories. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was most recently revised.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer: Trademeistr Ltd. Email: privacy@trademeistr.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.