COOKIES POLICY STATEMENT

Effective Date: 13-06-2025
Last Updated: current
Version 1.0

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Services by AOUT-18 TECHNOLOGIES LTD (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies through Bros D App, our digital platform designed to simplify shopping and connect consumers with trusted service providers, vendors, artisans, and professionals across urban communities in Nigeria and beyond.

We use cookies to enhance your user experience, analyze platform performance, enable secure transactions, and provide personalized services. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage cookies, in compliance with global data protection regulations, including:

  • Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR, 2019)
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU/EEA)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA – USA)
  • Other applicable international data protection laws.

By using Bros D App, our websites (www.bros-d.com and www.aout18.com), or any of our digital services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your control and preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you access a website or mobile application. They enable the site or app to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions to improve functionality and user experience.

We may also use related technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, SDKs, device fingerprinting, and local storage, collectively referred to in this policy as “cookies.”

3. Why We Use Cookies

Bros D App uses cookies for various purposes, including:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Enable core app functions such as secure logins, order processing, user authentication, payment processing, and fraud prevention.
  • Without these cookies, Bros D App cannot function properly.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

  • Collect anonymized data on how users interact with our platform.
  • Help us improve app performance, identify issues, optimize user interface, and develop new features.
  • Examples: Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, internal diagnostic tools.

c. Functionality Cookies

  • Remember your preferences (language, location, delivery addresses, saved vendors, etc.).
  • Enable personalized features for a more convenient shopping and service experience.

d. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

  • Deliver relevant advertising, promotions, or offers based on your browsing behavior and interests.
  • Help us measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
  • May be deployed by third-party partners (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, etc.).

e. Social Media Cookies

  • Allow content sharing via social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and others.
  • Enable embedded content, social logins, or social commerce features.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies

Our use of cookies is governed by the following legal bases:

  • Consent — For non-essential cookies as required under NDPR, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
  • Contractual necessity — For essential functions needed to provide services you request.
  • Legitimate interests — For analytics, service optimization, and fraud prevention.
  • Compliance with legal obligations — Where laws require certain data retention or disclosures.

Where required, we will request your explicit consent via cookie banners or in-app consent tools before setting non-essential cookies.

5. Your Rights & Control

You have full control over how cookies are used:

a. Consent Management

  • Upon first use of Bros D App or our websites, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner or in-app prompt.
  • You may accept all, reject non-essential, or customize your preferences.

b. Browser and Device Settings

Most browsers and devices allow you to control cookies via settings: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Android, iOS, etc.

You may clear, block, or restrict cookies manually.

c. Opt-Out Tools

For interest-based advertising, you may opt out using:

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
  • Your Online Choices (EU)

For Google Ads personalization, visit adssettings.google.com

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Bros D App and limit access to some features.

 

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow certain trusted third-party service providers to place cookies on our platform, including:

  • Google (Analytics, Maps, Ads, Firebase)
  • Meta (Facebook Pixel, Instagram, WhatsApp Business API)
  • Cloudflare (security and CDN)
  • Payment gateways and logistics providers
  • SMS and email service providers

These providers have their own privacy policies that govern how they use collected data.

7. International Data Transfers

Because Bros D App operates internationally, data collected via cookies may be transferred to, and processed in, jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including South Africa, Nigeria, the United States, or the European Union.

When personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure adequate safeguards under applicable laws, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data Transfer Agreements
  • NDPR-compliant cross-border transfer protocols

 

8. Data Retention

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close the app or browser.
  • Persistent cookies: remain until manually deleted or they expire automatically based on set durations.
  • Analytics cookies: typically retained no longer than 26 months (depending on provider settings).

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as legally required.

 

9. NDPR & Nigeria-Specific Compliance

As a Nigerian-registered company, Bros D App fully complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR 2019), which governs:

  • Lawful processing of personal data
  • Consent-based data collection
  • Transparency and accountability
  • User rights to access, correction, deletion, or restriction
  • Data minimization and purpose limitation
  • Breach notification requirements

We take full responsibility for the security, confidentiality, and lawful processing of cookie-related data collected through Bros D App.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. When updated, the revised policy will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

 

11. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookies Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us at:

AOUT-18 TECHNOLOGIES LTD — Services by Aout-18
Head Office: Block 29, Iponri Housing Estate
Phone: +27 63 047 6416
Email: support@bros-d.com | info@aout18.com
Websites: www.bros-d.com |  www.aout18.com