Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how SELAM Ecosystem ("SELAM", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit selam.icu and its subdomains.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until they expire or you delete them).
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| selam-theme | Functional | Stores your dark/light mode preference | 1 year (localStorage) |
| selam-consent | Functional | Records that you have accepted our cookie policy | 1 year |
| _session | Essential | Maintains your login session across pages | Session |
| _analytics | Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors use our platform (anonymised) | 13 months |
Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function. You cannot opt out of these.
- Functional Cookies — Remember your preferences (e.g. theme, language). You can disable these but features may be limited.
- Analytics Cookies — Collect anonymised data about how you use the site. Help us improve performance and content.
- Marketing Cookies — We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Fonts to render typography. Google may set cookies when fonts are loaded. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details.
When you use payment features (CBE, Telebirr, Stripe, PayPal), those services may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for major browsers:
Note: disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the SELAM platform from working correctly.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your theme preference (dark/light mode). This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers. You can clear it through your browser's developer tools or by clearing site data.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: selam@selam.icu