Small files. Big questions. We will walk you through every cookie we set, what it does, and what you can turn off.
A cookie is a small text file saved on your device by your browser when you visit a website. It is not a program — it cannot run code or collect files from your computer. Its job is to remember things between page visits: that you are logged in, which country you selected, or how you prefer the platform to look. Without them, you would have to log in on every single page.
These cookies make the platform work. They handle your login session, remember your CSRF security token, and keep your preferences during a session. You cannot opt out of these — disabling them would break the site.
These remember your choices so you don't have to set them every visit — your selected country, display mode (list vs grid), and notification preferences. Turning them off means you'll need to re-select these settings each time.
These help us understand how the platform is being used — which pages are popular, where users get stuck, and whether new features are working. Data is aggregated and not tied to your identity. We use our own analytics rather than Google Analytics.
Currently, we embed Flutterwave's payment widget for subscription checkout. Flutterwave may set its own cookies during the payment flow. We don't control those cookies — you can review Flutterwave's cookie policy on their site.
| Cookie Name | Category | What It Does | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Keeps your login session alive while you navigate the platform. | End of browser session |
remember_me |
Essential | Set only if you tick "Remember me" at login. Keeps you logged in across browser restarts. | 30 days |
tl_country |
Functional | Stores your selected country so the right tenders load by default. | 90 days |
tl_view_mode |
Functional | Remembers whether you prefer grid or list view on the tenders page. | 1 year |
tl_dismissed_* |
Functional | Tracks which banners or tips you've already dismissed so they don't reappear. | 30 days |
tl_session_id |
Analytics | Anonymous session identifier used to count unique visits and measure feature usage. | End of browser session |
flw_* |
Third-Party | Set by Flutterwave during payment checkout. Managed by Flutterwave's own policy. | Varies |
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will sign you out and prevent login. Optional cookies (functional, analytics) can be cleared without affecting your account — you'll just need to re-set your preferences.