Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 16, 2024

Introduction

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (“INEC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the INEC website to ensure that it functions properly, enhances your browsing experience, and remembers your cookie preferences.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use.

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used as described in this Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They enable websites to recognize your device, remember certain information about your visit, and improve the functionality and security of the website.

Cookies may be temporary (session cookies) and automatically deleted when you close your browser, or they may remain on your device for a specified period (persistent cookies).

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of the INEC website. They enable core website functionality and help maintain the security and stability of the website.

These cookies may be used to:

  • Maintain your browsing session.
  • Enable website security features.
  • Protect against malicious activity.
  • Ensure pages and forms function correctly.
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences.

Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings.

Cookie Consent Cookies

The INEC website uses cookie consent cookies to remember the choices you make regarding the use of cookies.

These cookies allow the website to:

  • Remember whether you have accepted or declined optional cookies (where applicable).
  • Prevent the cookie notification from appearing on every visit.
  • Store your cookie preference settings for future visits.

These cookies do not collect information for advertising or marketing purposes.

Cookies We Do Not Use

The INEC website does not use cookies for:

  • Behavioural advertising
  • Targeted advertising
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Social media advertising
  • User profiling for advertising purposes

Based on the current configuration of the website, INEC does not use analytics or advertising cookies to monitor visitor behaviour for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Components

The website uses trusted technologies to provide functionality and improve the user experience. These components may use essential cookies that are necessary for the proper operation of the website.

INEC carefully reviews third-party components used on the website to ensure they support the secure and reliable delivery of our online services.

If additional third-party services that require cookies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may choose to:

  • View cookies stored on your device.
  • Delete existing cookies.
  • Block all or selected cookies.
  • Configure your browser to notify you when cookies are being placed.

Please note that restricting or disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality, security, or availability of certain features of the website.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have rights regarding the processing of your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of personal information where applicable.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

For more information about how INEC collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

INEC may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or the operation of the website.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this Cookie Policy was most recently revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please refer to the contact-us page