Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 15 August 2026 | Last Updated: 16 August 2026
1. Introduction
GIMA Properties ("GIMA Properties", "GIMA", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, digital platforms, and, where applicable, GIMA Connect.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we may use them, the types of cookies that may be used, and the choices available to you.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
By using our website, you may encounter cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for the operation and security of our services. Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies, we will seek that consent through an appropriate mechanism.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that may be placed on your device when you visit a website.
They may allow a website to:
- remember information about your visit;
- maintain a secure session;
- remember preferences;
- support website functionality;
- understand how visitors interact with the website; or
- support other functions for which the user has provided appropriate consent.
Cookies may be temporary or persistent.
Session cookies generally expire when you close your browser or when your session ends.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until they are deleted.
3. Why GIMA Properties Uses Cookies
Depending on the services and technologies deployed on our website, GIMA Properties may use cookies and similar technologies to:
a. Operate the Website
We may use necessary cookies to enable core website functions, security, network stability, accessibility, and navigation.
b. Maintain Secure Sessions
Where you sign in to a GIMA Properties or GIMA Connect account, necessary technologies may be used to maintain your authenticated session and protect your account.
c. Remember Preferences
Where applicable, cookies may allow the website to remember preferences or settings you have selected.
d. Improve Website Performance
Where analytics technologies are deployed and you have provided any consent required by applicable law, we may use them to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve its performance and usability.
e. Support Marketing or Advertising
Where applicable and subject to the required consent, GIMA Properties may use cookies or similar technologies to support marketing, advertising, or measurement activities.
We will not treat optional marketing or tracking technologies as necessary merely because they are convenient for us.
4. Categories of Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies used by GIMA Properties may fall into the following categories.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These technologies are necessary for core website functionality.
They may support:
- website security;
- authentication;
- session management;
- network stability;
- accessibility;
- basic navigation;
- fraud prevention; and
- other essential functions.
Because these technologies may be necessary for the operation of the website, disabling them may affect the functionality or security of certain services.
Where applicable law permits necessary cookies to operate without a consent selection, we may use them without requiring an optional cookie-consent choice.
4.2 Preference / Functionality Cookies
These technologies may allow the website to remember choices or preferences you make.
Examples may include:
- language preferences;
- display preferences;
- selected settings; or
- other functionality choices.
Where consent is required, these technologies will only be used after the appropriate consent has been obtained.
4.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics technologies may help us understand:
- how visitors use our website;
- which pages are visited;
- how users navigate our website;
- website performance;
- general usage patterns; and
- areas where the website can be improved.
We will only deploy optional analytics cookies or similar tracking technologies where appropriate consent or another lawful basis is available under applicable law.
4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Where used, marketing or advertising technologies may help us:
- measure marketing campaigns;
- understand advertising performance;
- deliver relevant advertising; or
- measure interactions with promotional content.
These technologies are not considered strictly necessary for basic website functionality.
Where consent is required, we will seek appropriate consent before using them.
5. Third-Party Technologies
Some services integrated into our website may use cookies or similar technologies.
These may include third-party providers used for purposes such as:
- website functionality;
- security;
- analytics;
- payment processing;
- communications;
- embedded content; or
- other services.
The specific third-party technologies used by GIMA Properties may change as our website and GIMA Connect platform develop.
We will not represent a particular third-party service as being in use unless it is actually deployed.
Where third-party technologies process personal data, the applicable processing will also be governed by our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, the third party's own privacy documentation.
6. GIMA Connect
GIMA Connect is our digital platform for connecting property owners, developers, partner agencies, agents, customers, and other authorized users with GIMA Properties services.
GIMA Connect may use necessary cookies or similar technologies to support:
- account authentication;
- secure sessions;
- account security;
- platform functionality;
- authorization;
- user preferences; and
- other essential platform functions.
Optional analytics, marketing, or other tracking technologies may be introduced as the platform develops.
Where such technologies require consent, the appropriate consent mechanism will be provided.
7. Cookie Consent
Where consent is required for cookies or similar tracking technologies, GIMA Properties will provide an appropriate consent mechanism.
Where applicable, you may be presented with options such as:
- Accept
- Reject
- Manage Preferences
Your choice should be freely given, informed, and specific to the applicable category of technology.
You should not be required to consent to optional cookies merely to access basic website functionality where such consent is not otherwise necessary.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Depending on the technology deployed on the website, you may be able to manage optional cookie preferences through our cookie-consent mechanism.
You may also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete cookies;
- block cookies;
- allow cookies from particular websites; or
- receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the operation, security, or availability of some website or platform functions.
9. Do Not Track and Similar Browser Signals
Some browsers provide "Do Not Track" or similar privacy signals.
Because browser implementations and industry standards may vary, GIMA Properties may not respond to every such signal in the same manner.
Where applicable law requires recognition of a particular privacy signal, we will handle it in accordance with applicable requirements.
10. Cookies and Personal Data
Cookies do not necessarily identify you directly.
However, information collected through cookies or similar technologies may, in some circumstances, be associated with information that can identify or relate to an individual.
Where cookie-related information constitutes personal data, GIMA Properties will process it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection requirements.
11. Data Protection
GIMA Properties is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
Where cookies or similar technologies involve the processing of personal data, we will apply appropriate data-protection principles and safeguards.
Our processing of personal data is further explained in our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Changes may be necessary because of:
- changes to our website;
- changes to GIMA Connect;
- introduction or removal of technologies;
- changes in our services;
- changes in applicable law or regulatory guidance; or
- changes to our data-processing practices.
When we update this policy, we will revise the Last Updated date.
Where appropriate, we may provide additional notice or request renewed consent.
14. Relationship With Our Other Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read together with:
Privacy Policy Explains how GIMA Properties collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information.
Terms & Conditions Sets out the rules governing use of the GIMA Properties website, GIMA Connect, and our services.
Where there is a specific issue concerning personal information collected through cookies or similar technologies, our Privacy Policy also applies.
15. Governing Framework
This Cookie Policy is intended to operate consistently with applicable data-protection and privacy requirements, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and applicable regulatory guidance.
Where mandatory legal requirements apply to cookies or similar tracking technologies, GIMA Properties will comply with those requirements.
16. Effective Date
Effective Date: 15 August 2026 Last Updated: 16 August 2026
Status: Pending Final Review