Cookies policy

1. What are cookies?

A cookie is a piece of data that is placed on an internet user's computer memory. The information the cookie contains is set by a website's server and it can be used when the user visits the website.

Cookies are designed to remember things that an internet user has done whilst on a website in the past, which can include signing in, registering, managing account tools, completing payments, or clicking on links.

Cookies are not dangerous. They are not computer programs and cannot be used to circulate viruses.

The cookies we use on our website are used in many ways, including:

• Sign in, sign up and keep account sessions secure.
• Manage business listings, reviews, questions, enquiries, photos, employees, products and other listing features.
• Process paid business listing memberships and Data Hub subscriptions.
• Measure website performance, traffic, search activity and feature usage.
• Help advertising, analytics and security services work correctly.

2. What types of cookies we use

Session (or Transient) Cookies

Session cookies are stored in your computer's memory for the length of your browsing session. They become inaccessible after the session has been inactive for a time and are automatically deleted from your computer when the browser is closed. They allow you to move from page to page without having to log-in repeatedly.

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Third-party cookies

When you visit this website, some cookies may be placed by third-party services that help us operate, measure, secure, advertise or process payments on the website. These may include analytics providers, advertising providers, payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal, security tools, hosting services, maps, media providers and social sharing services. Please review those third-party websites for more information about the cookies they place and how you can manage them.

Google Analytics

Google place cookies from our website so as to analyse how the website is performing and how you move around the website. This information then enables us to make modifications to the website so as to improve your online experience. The cookies Google places also help us to understand the effectiveness of the marketing campaigns.

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Google Adsense

Google places these cookies from the website in order to measure the effectiveness of Google Adsense advertisements that appear on the website.

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Find out more here: How Google uses data when you use Google partners' sites or apps

Sharethis

We using this sharing service for easy listings sharing.

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http://www.sharethis.com/legal/privacy

Shareaholic

We using this sharing service for Local Botswana Website sharing.

https://www.shareaholic.com/privacy/

Sharing with social networks

If you use the buttons that allow you to share products and content with your friends via social networks like twitter and facebook, these companies may set a cookie on your computer memory. Find out more about these here:

https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
http://twitter.com/privacy
http://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/policies/privacy/

3. What happens if I opt out of all cookies?

If you opt out of all cookies set by Local Botswana Website and associated services, you may not be able to sign in, register, manage a listing, complete payment, save preferences, or use Data Hub subscription features. You may still be able to browse some public pages.

If you disable Flash cookies, you will not be able to watch some of the videos on Local Botswana Website

4. How do I opt out of cookies?

You can manage the cookies that you allow on your computer through the internet browser that you use. You can also ask to be alerted every time a cookie is offered. There are instructions on how to manage your cookies using the most popular internet browsers below:

Find out which internet browser you use

• On a PC: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select 'About'
• On an Apple Mac: click on the Apple menu and select 'About' (make sure the browser is open)

Opting out of cookies in Internet Explorer Internet Explorer allows you to select the level of cookie filter on the basis of the source of the cookie and whether the source has a privacy policy. Choose 'Tools' Click on 'Internet Options' Click the 'Privacy' tab Move the slider to choose your settings For more detailed privacy settings click on 'Advanced'

Opting out of cookies in Safari Choose 'Preferences' from Safari menu Select 'Security' Cookie settings are shown Choose your settings

Opting out of cookies in Google Chrome As a default, Google Chrome allows all cookies. You can manage the behaviour of first-party and third-party cookies or even block them completely. Click on the 'Tools' menu Select 'Options' Click the 'Under the Bonnet' tab Find the 'Privacy' section Click 'Content settings' Click the 'Cookie settings' tab and choose your settings

Opting out of cookies in Mozilla Firefox You can configure which sites are allowed to set cookies, how long to keep them for, and view and manage your existing cookies. Click on 'Menu', then 'Options' Select 'Privacy' Select 'Cookies' Choose your settings

5. Further information about online privacy

You may also want to read our privacy policy, which governs how and when we use your personal data. You can also find out more information about cookies from the websites below:

aboutcookies.org
On this website you'll find information about how behavioural advertising works, further information about cookies and the steps you can take to protect your privacy on the internet.

youronlinechoices.eu
A guide to deleting and controlling cookies in many of the internet browsers available.

6. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us.

Global Business Directory LLC
United States Office
5830 E 2nd St, Ste 7000 #17602, Casper, Wyoming 82609 US