Effective Date: July 2026
The African Urban Observatory (“AUO”) uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with its website and digital platform.
The African Urban Observatory is powered by Veridian Urban Systems, a data analytics platform of Veridian Intelligence Group.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why they may be used, and what choices users may have.
A cookie is a small data file placed on or accessed from a user’s device when a website is visited.
Cookies can help websites:
AUO may also use technologies that perform functions similar to cookies, including:
References to “cookies” in this Policy include similar technologies where appropriate.
Essential cookies are necessary for core website and platform functionality.
They may support:
Because these technologies are necessary for the Service to function, users may not be able to disable them through AUO’s cookie controls.
Functional cookies may remember preferences such as:
Blocking these cookies may cause certain personalization features to stop functioning.
AUO may use analytics technologies to understand:
These insights help improve the Service.
Where consent is legally required, analytics cookies will be activated only after appropriate consent.
Security cookies may help detect:
These technologies form part of AUO’s security architecture.
AUO may use optional cookies or related technologies to understand the effectiveness of:
Where required by law, these cookies will be used only with consent.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers.
These could include providers supporting:
Third parties may process information according to their respective privacy policies.
AUO seeks to limit third-party technologies to those reasonably necessary for legitimate platform purposes.
Cookies may be either:
Session Cookies
These generally expire when the browser is closed or shortly thereafter.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on the device for a defined period unless deleted earlier.
The length of time a cookie remains depends upon its purpose and configuration.
AUO seeks to avoid retaining cookie identifiers longer than reasonably necessary.
Where applicable law requires prior consent for a category of cookies, AUO will seek that consent before activating the relevant cookies.
Users may be able to:
Where appropriate, AUO may display a cookie banner or preference-management interface.
The banner may allow users to choose among categories such as:
Essential cookies may remain active where necessary to provide the Service.
Most modern browsers provide controls for managing cookies.
Users may generally:
Browser settings differ by provider and device.
Blocking all cookies may interfere with functions including account login and dashboards.
Where applicable law requires recognition of a legally valid browser-based privacy preference signal, AUO will seek to respond in accordance with that requirement.
Where AUO uses third-party analytics services, information generated through those services may include:
AUO may configure available privacy controls designed to reduce unnecessary collection where appropriate.
The specific cookies and technologies used by AUO may change as the platform develops.
For example, changes may occur when:
This Policy may be updated accordingly.
AUO may revise this Cookie Policy periodically.
The Effective Date at the beginning of this Policy indicates the current version.
Questions concerning cookies or tracking technologies may be sent to:
African Urban Observatory
Email: info@africanurbanobservatory.net