Drive Today Security Ltd ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to transparency about how we collect and use data through cookies and similar technologies when you visit drivetodaysecurity.co.ke (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on our Website, why we use them, and how you can control them. Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 (the "Act"), cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the Website may only be placed on your device after you have given your informed consent.
By continuing to use our Website after being presented with the cookie consent banner, you indicate your agreement to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to any preferences you have expressed through the consent management tool.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website owners.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser's local storage that persists across sessions, used for remembering your consent preferences.
- Pixel Tags (Web Beacons): Transparent images embedded in emails and web pages that allow us to track whether an email was opened or a page was visited.
- Fingerprinting Signals: Aggregated, anonymised device characteristics (browser type, screen resolution, language settings) used for fraud prevention and security. We do not use fingerprinting for tracking or advertising purposes.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us directly) or "third-party" (set by our service providers). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the purposes outlined below. Each category is linked to a lawful basis under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. Only strictly necessary cookies are placed without your consent. All other categories require your explicit opt-in through the consent banner displayed when you first visit our Website.
Legal basis: Strictly necessary cookies rely on our legitimate interest in operating the Website securely and as intended. Performance, functionality, and marketing cookies rely on your informed consent as required under Section 39 of the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our system as the Website cannot operate without them. They are typically set in response to actions you take (such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms) and do not track you beyond the current session or across other websites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| dts_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not re-presented on subsequent visits. | 12 months | First-party · Persistent |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state as you navigate the Website, ensuring forms and secure areas function correctly. | Session | First-party · Session |
| dts_csrf | Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by validating that form submissions originate from our Website. | Session | First-party · Session |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated, anonymised information about how visitors use our Website — for example, which pages are most frequently visited, how long users spend on each page, and whether users encounter error messages. This data helps us understand and improve the performance and usability of the Website. We do not use analytics cookies to build individual user profiles or to identify individual visitors.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors and generates anonymised statistical data about how the visitor uses the Website. | 2 years | Third-party (Google Analytics) · Persistent |
| _ga_[ID] | Maintains session state for Google Analytics, used to differentiate between browsing sessions for the same visitor. | 2 years | Third-party (Google Analytics) · Persistent |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors within a 24-hour period for more granular, short-term analytics. | 24 hours | Third-party (Google Analytics) · Persistent |
Google Analytics data is processed under a data processing agreement between Drive Today Security Ltd and Google Ireland Limited. IP addresses are anonymised before data leaves the browser and are not stored in their full form.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| dts_lang | Remembers your preferred language setting so the Website loads in your selected language on subsequent visits. | 12 months | First-party · Persistent |
| dts_region | Stores your selected office region (Nairobi, Mombasa, etc.) to show relevant local contact details. | 12 months | First-party · Persistent |
Targeting & Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. They are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission. We do not currently use marketing cookies on our primary Website, but we may introduce them in the future for the following purposes:
- Retargeting: Showing relevant Drive Today Security advertisements to visitors who have previously expressed interest in our services (e.g., by visiting the Request a Quote page).
- Campaign measurement: Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by tracking conversions (e.g., form submissions originating from an ad click).
- Social media integration: Tracking interactions with social media plugins and share buttons embedded on our Website.
If we introduce marketing cookies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and seek your fresh consent before activating them.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers directly:
We regularly review the third-party services on our Website and may add or remove providers. Any material changes to the third-party services we use will be reflected in an updated version of this Cookie Policy.
Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your preferences in the following ways:
9.1 Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, a consent banner will appear at the bottom of your screen. You may Accept All cookies, Reject Non-Essential cookies, or Manage Preferences to enable or disable specific cookie categories. Your choice is stored in the dts_consent cookie and will be respected on subsequent visits for the duration specified in Section 10.
9.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. The following links provide instructions for the most common browsers:
9.3 Opt-Out Links
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. This prevents Google Analytics from sending data about your visits to any website that uses Google Analytics.
Blocking all cookies: If you choose to block all cookies in your browser settings, some features of our Website (including forms and the consent management tool itself) may not function correctly. We recommend using our consent banner to manage preferences rather than blocking all cookies at the browser level.
Cookie Duration
The duration for which a cookie remains on your device varies depending on its purpose. The following table summarises the maximum durations we apply:
| Category | Maximum Duration | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session to 12 months | Session cookies for security; persistent cookies only for consent storage. |
| Performance | 24 hours to 2 years | Short-term for granular analysis; long-term for trend identification. IP anonymisation applied. |
| Functionality | 12 months | Long enough to avoid re-entering preferences on regular visits, short enough to remain proportionate. |
| Targeting | Not currently active | Would be limited to 13 months maximum if introduced, in line with industry best practice. |
We periodically review cookie durations to ensure they remain proportionate to their purpose. Where we reduce a cookie's duration, the shorter period will apply from the date of the update; existing cookies will expire according to the previously set duration.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Effective" and "Version" dates at the top of this page.
- If the changes introduce new non-essential cookies or change the purpose of existing cookies, we will re-present the consent banner on your next visit to obtain fresh consent before the new cookies are activated.
- If the changes are minor (e.g., correcting a typo, updating a third-party link), we may not re-present the consent banner but will publish the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact
For any questions, requests, or complaints relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner if you believe that our processing of your data through cookies does not comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.