Cookie Policy

1.Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on tabempa.com, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Tabempa Engineering Limited ("Tabempa Engineering", "we", "us", or "our") is a private company limited by liability, incorporated and registered in Sierra Leone under Registration Number SL110326TABEM29256.

When you visit our Website at www.tabempa.com, we may place small data files called cookies on your device. This policy explains what these cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, both of which form part of the same legal framework governing your use of the Website.

2.What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit it. Cookies are widely used by websites to make them work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you. However, personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. We treat any data derived from cookies that can identify you in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

There are different types of cookies based on their origin and lifespan:

• ◆First-party cookies — set directly by the Tabempa Engineering Website
• ◆Third-party cookies — set by external services we use, such as analytics platforms
• ◆Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• ◆Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

3.Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on the Website, each serving a distinct and defined purpose:

3.1Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and basic navigation. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate as intended, and they therefore cannot be disabled through our cookie controls.

• ◆They do not track you for marketing purposes
• ◆They do not collect personal data beyond what is necessary for the Website to function
• ◆They are activated automatically when you visit the Website

3.2Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Website — which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, and where visitors come from. This information is collected in aggregated and anonymous form and helps us improve the quality, content, and performance of the Website.

We currently use Google Analytics as our analytics platform. Google Analytics sets its own cookies to collect this data. You can learn more about how Google uses data at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

• ◆Analytics cookies do not directly identify individual users
• ◆Data collected is used solely for internal Website improvement purposes
• ◆Analytics cookies are only activated with your consent where required by applicable law

3.3Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the Website to remember choices you have made — such as display preferences or language settings — so that we can provide a more personalised and convenient experience on your return visits.

• ◆These cookies store only your chosen settings, not your personal data
• ◆They expire after a set period and can be cleared through your browser settings

4.Cookie Register

The table below provides a detailed register of the specific cookies currently in use on the Website, their category, purpose, and retention period. We review and update this register periodically as our use of cookies changes.

Please note that the cookies listed above represent our current use and may be updated as the Website evolves. We will update this Cookie Policy to reflect any material changes to the cookies we use.

5.Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties — such as Google Analytics — have their own privacy and cookie policies. Tabempa Engineering does not control these third-party cookies and is not responsible for the data they collect or how it is used.

We carefully select the third-party services we integrate with and only work with providers who maintain appropriate data protection standards. Where third-party services set cookies on our Website, we disclose this in the Cookie Register above.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data through Google Analytics, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6.Your Cookie Choices and Controls

You have a number of options for controlling and managing cookies. We respect your right to make informed choices about your data.

6.1Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You may change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings on the Website.

6.2Browser Settings

All major web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

• ◆Block all cookies from being set
• ◆Delete existing cookies stored on your device
• ◆Receive a notification before a cookie is placed, so you can decide whether to accept it
• ◆Accept cookies from specific websites while blocking others

Please be aware that restricting or disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. In particular, disabling essential cookies will prevent core parts of the Website from operating correctly.

For guidance on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the help documentation for that browser: Google Chrome (support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647), Mozilla Firefox (support.mozilla.org), Safari (support.apple.com), or Microsoft Edge (support.microsoft.com).

6.3Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your Website visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7.Consent and Lawful Basis

Where applicable law requires it — including the requirements of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU-based visitors — we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

For essential cookies, our lawful basis is legitimate interest, as these cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function. For analytics and preference cookies, our lawful basis is your consent, which you may withdraw at any time without affecting the lawfulness of any processing that took place prior to withdrawal.

If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific cookie consent requirements, your cookie preferences will be presented accordingly when you first visit the Website.

8.Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At present, the Website does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. If a recognised standard for DNT compliance is adopted, we will review our practices and update this Policy accordingly.

9.Changes to This Cookie Policy

Tabempa Engineering Limited may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, updates to applicable law, or improvements to our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify users through a notice on the Website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed of how we use cookies on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

10.Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: