1. The short version
Arex Spectrum uses only essential cookies and storage, the ones the platform needs to work and to keep you safe. We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking or third-party analytics. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not need your consent, but we still explain them here.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. "Local storage" and "service worker cache" are similar browser features that store data on your device. This policy covers all of them.
3. Cookies and storage we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__Host-arex_sid (or arex_sid) | Essential cookie, first party | Keeps you signed in and holds your security token that protects every form from forgery. Marked Secure, HttpOnly and SameSite=Lax, so scripts and other sites cannot read it. | Up to 14 days; staff sessions end after 12 hours idle |
arex-cookie-ok | Local storage | Remembers that you closed the cookie notice. | Until you clear browser data |
arex-v* cache | Service worker cache | Stores the app's styles, scripts and logo so the app loads fast and shows an offline page when you have no signal. No personal data. | Replaced on each app update |
4. Third parties
- Google Fonts: our typeface is loaded from Google's servers. Your browser sends a standard request (including your IP address) to Google; Google states it does not set cookies for this service.
- Cloudflare (if our site is routed through Cloudflare, or Turnstile bot checks are enabled on public forms): Cloudflare may set a short-lived security cookie (such as
__cf_bmorcf_clearance) to tell people from bots. These are essential for security and contain no advertising identifiers. - Maps links: "Navigate" and "view on map" open Google Maps in a new tab; Google's own policies apply there.
5. Your choices
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block the session cookie, you will not be able to sign in or submit forms. Clearing site data also removes the local storage and cache entries above.
6. Changes
If we ever introduce non-essential cookies (for example analytics), we will update this policy and ask for your consent before setting them. Questions: privacy@arex-spectrum.co.ke.