Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website or use an app. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember certain information between visits or during a session.

We also use related technologies such as web beacons/pixels, local storage, session storage, and device fingerprinting for similar purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
  These cookies are essential for the website to function properly — for example, logging you in, keeping your session secure, remembering items in your Marketplace cart, navigating between Dashboard, Crop Management, and Report Management, or protecting against security threats. These do not require consent under NDPA.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies
  These collect information about how you use the Services (e.g., most visited pages, time spent on Smart Farming insights, error occurrences). Data is usually aggregated and anonymized to help us improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.
• Functional / Preference Cookies
  These remember your preferences (language, dark/light mode, saved filters in Management Hub or Marketplace, dashboard layout) so your experience stays consistent across visits.
• Marketing & Targeting Cookies
  These track your activity to show relevant content, recommendations, or advertisements (e.g., mechanization tools, energy solutions, premium features). We only place these with your explicit, prior consent.

3. Duration of Cookies

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or until you delete them)

Most of our essential and functional cookies are session-based or last up to 12 months. Analytics cookies typically last 1–24 months. You can see exact durations in our cookie consent tool.

4. Third-Party Cookies & Technologies

We work with trusted third-party providers who may set cookies when you use our Services. Current examples include:

• Authentication, session & security (essential – e.g., our own backend, Cloudflare)
• Analytics & performance (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools)
• Payment gateways (essential for transaction flows)
• Marketing/advertising partners (only with your consent)

For the current, detailed list (cookie name, provider, purpose, duration), please open our cookie consent banner or settings tool on the website.

5. How We Obtain & Manage Consent

We comply with NDPA 2023 and NDPC guidelines:

• A prominent, non-intrusive cookie banner appears on your first visit.
• Essential cookies load automatically; all others require your active choice (“Accept All”, “Customize Preferences”, or “Reject Non-Essential” — no pre-selected boxes).
• Consent is freely given, granular, informed, and as easy to withdraw as to give.
• You can revisit or change settings anytime via the cookie preferences link (usually in the footer or under Settings).

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies via:

• Our cookie consent banner and settings panel
• Your browser settings (block all cookies, delete existing ones — note: this may break login, Marketplace cart, saved filters, etc.)
• Third-party opt-out pages (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out add-on)

Turning off non-essential cookies may reduce personalization (e.g., tailored agronomic recommendations or remembered preferences) but will not stop you from using core features like trading or crop management.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may revise this policy to reflect changes in technology, services, or legal requirements. Material updates will be communicated through the Services, email, or an updated cookie banner. Check the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

Questions about cookies, consent, or our practices?

Starlight Energy And Agro Allied Ltd
Email: privacy@starlightecoenergy.com
Website: starlightecoenergy.com
Physical address: 8th Floor, 9VQH+6F7 Cocoa House Ibadan tj, Liebu Bypass, Waroaden Street, Ibadan 200284, Oyo, Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria