Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the website owner. Cookies allow us to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.
2. How We Use Cookies
Dex Central uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as user authentication (keeping you logged in), shopping cart functionality, and checkout processing. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly. These cookies do not collect any personal information for marketing purposes.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or display settings) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as remembering items in your wishlist.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and how you arrived at our site. This data is aggregated and anonymous, and helps us improve our website's performance, content, and user experience.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. We use session cookies to maintain your session state as you navigate between pages, ensuring your shopping cart contents and login status are preserved during your visit.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the main cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you logged into your account | Essential | Session / 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Essential | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Redirects you to the correct page after login | Essential | Session |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics — tracks page views and visitor behaviour | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | Analytics | 24 hours |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use Google Analytics to help us understand website usage patterns. Google may use cookies to collect information about your use of our website and report website activity statistics. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. We do not use any advertising or marketing cookies, and we do not serve targeted advertisements.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and some features may no longer function as intended.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. The following links explain how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
6. Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. For non-essential cookies (such as analytics), you can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out methods described above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us via WhatsApp or through the contact details provided on our website. We are based in Windhoek, Namibia and are happy to assist.