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We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website work and to improve your experience. This policy explains what we use and why.
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Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, function more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.
In addition to traditional cookies, we also use localStorage and sessionStorage — browser-based storage technologies that work similarly to cookies but store data directly in your browser rather than sending it to a server with every request.
Samz Megamart uses storage technologies for the following purposes:
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, cross-site tracking, or to build marketing profiles.
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| samz_cart | Stores your shopping cart items between visits | Until cleared or cart is emptied | |
| samz_user | Stores your basic session info (name, email) after login | Until you sign out | |
| samz_recent_searches | Saves your last 8 search terms for quick access | Until you clear browser data | |
| samz_products_cache | Caches product data for 5 minutes to speed up page loads | 5 minutes (session) | |
| sb-* (Supabase) | Authentication tokens managed by Supabase to keep you securely signed in | Per session / up to 7 days | |
| Paystack cookies | Required by Paystack to process card payments securely | Session |
These are necessary for the website to function. Without them you would not be able to add items to your cart, sign in, or complete a purchase. These cannot be disabled.
These improve your experience by remembering your preferences such as recent searches and cached product data. Disabling them will not break the site but may make it feel slower or less personalised.
When you make a payment on our site, Paystack (our payment processor) may set cookies on your device to verify and process your transaction securely. These cookies are governed by Paystack's Privacy Policy.
We do not currently use any advertising, analytics (e.g. Google Analytics), or social media tracking cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and ask for your consent where required.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect your ability to use the site (e.g. your cart will not save between visits and you will be logged out).
To clear our localStorage data (cart, session, recent searches), you can:
Clearing this data will sign you out and empty your cart.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or storage technologies, please get in touch:
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