Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 1, 2026 | Version 1.0
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties such as analytics services or advertising partners ("third-party cookies").
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.
2. Why We Use Cookies
The Namibia Regulatory Sandbox uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Functionality
Enable core platform features such as user authentication, session management, and security measures.
User Experience
Remember your preferences, settings, and choices to provide a personalized experience.
Analytics & Performance
Understand how users interact with the platform to identify improvements and optimize performance.
Security
Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
Required for the platform to function
These cookies are essential for the platform to work properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
Status: Always Active
Examples include:
- Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies (CSRF protection)
- Load balancing cookies
3.2 Functional Cookies
Enhance your experience
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
Status: Optional (Requires Consent)
Examples include:
- Language preferences
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Dashboard layout preferences
- Recently viewed items
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand usage patterns
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve the platform.
Status: Optional (Requires Consent)
Examples include:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Time spent on pages
- Error tracking
- Feature usage statistics
- Performance metrics
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Deliver relevant content
These cookies track your online activity to help deliver more relevant advertising and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Status: Optional (Requires Consent)
Examples include:
- Advertising cookies
- Social media cookies
- Retargeting cookies
- Campaign tracking
4. Detailed Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on the Lancr Regulatory Sandbox platform:
4.1 First-Party Cookies (Set by Lancr)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|
| session | User session management | Necessary | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication token | Necessary | 7 days |
| csrf_token | CSRF protection | Necessary | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers light/dark mode preference | Functional | 1 year |
| locale | Language preference | Functional | 1 year |
| dashboard_layout | Dashboard configuration | Functional | 6 months |
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
| Provider | Purpose | Type | Privacy Policy |
|---|
| PostHog | Product analytics and user behavior tracking | Analytics | View Policy |
| Vercel | Hosting infrastructure and performance monitoring | Necessary | View Policy |
| Supabase | Database and authentication services | Necessary | View Policy |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies to provide functionality or analytics. We do not control these third-party cookies.
5.1 Analytics Services
PostHog
We use PostHog for product analytics, session recording, and feature flags. PostHog cookies help us understand:
- How users navigate the platform
- Which features are most used
- Where users encounter errors
- User engagement metrics
You can opt-out of PostHog tracking through our cookie consent banner or by using their opt-out mechanism: PostHog Opt-Out
5.2 Infrastructure Providers
Vercel & Supabase
Our hosting and database providers may set cookies necessary for platform operation, including load balancing, security, and performance optimization.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Lancr platform, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which types of cookies to accept:
- Accept All: Allows all cookies
- Necessary Only: Accepts only essential cookies
- Customize: Choose specific cookie categories
You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in the footer or through your account settings.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
- Create exceptions for specific websites
Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Important Note
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the platform. For example:
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your preferences will not be saved
- Some features may not function correctly
- You may see the cookie banner on every visit
6.4 Mobile Devices
For mobile devices, you can manage cookies and tracking through device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track your online activity. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for responding to DNT signals.
We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled in their browser, except for essential cookies necessary for platform functionality.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- We will notify you of material changes through the platform
- You may need to provide renewed consent for certain cookies
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
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