What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or app. They help the website remember information about your visit, like whether you're logged in, your language preference, or items in a cart.
MyPerson uses cookies and similar technologies (like localStorage and session storage) to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how the app is being used so we can improve it.
This policy explains exactly what we use, why, and how you can control it.
Types of cookies we use
1. Essential Cookies Required
These are necessary for MyPerson to function. Without them, you can't log in, stay logged in, or use core features. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
2. Functional Cookies Optional
These remember your preferences, like your dark/light mode setting, notification preferences, and language. Without them the app still works, but it won't remember your choices between visits.
3. Analytics Cookies Optional
These help us understand how people use MyPerson, which features are popular, where users get stuck, and how we can improve the app. We only use privacy-respecting, aggregated analytics with no personally identifiable data.
4. Performance Cookies Optional
These help the app load faster by caching certain resources on your device. They don't track you across other websites.
Full cookie list
A complete list of cookies set by MyPerson and our key third-party services.
MyPerson Cookies (first-party)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Your login session. Keeps you logged in as you navigate. | Session (deleted when you close browser) | Essential |
| mp_user_id | Identifies your account so you stay logged in across visits. | 30 days | Essential |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on forms. | Session | Essential |
| captcha_* | Stores security check answers temporarily to prevent bot signups. | Session | Essential |
| mp_theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference. | 1 year | Functional |
| mp_notifs | Stores your push notification preference. | 1 year | Functional |
| mp_onboarded | Remembers that you've completed onboarding so we don't show it again. | 1 year | Functional |
| utm_* | Tracks how you found MyPerson (e.g. via an ad or social post) so we can measure marketing effectiveness. | Session | Analytics |
Third-party Cookies
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paystack | Payment processing when you purchase Premium or coins. Only loaded on checkout pages. | paystack.com/privacy | Essential |
| Flutterwave | Alternative payment processor. Only loaded on checkout pages. | flutterwave.com/privacy | Essential |
| Pusher | Powers real-time features (messages, notifications, live streaming). Sets a session cookie to maintain the WebSocket connection. | pusher.com/privacy | Essential |
| Cloudinary | Image hosting and optimisation for profile photos. | cloudinary.com/privacy | Essential |
| OneSignal | Push notifications. Only if you've allowed notifications. | onesignal.com/privacy | Functional |
| Google Fonts | Loads the fonts used on the website. Google may log the request. | policies.google.com/privacy | Performance |
We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any advertising cookies that track you across other websites.
Your cookie preferences
Essential cookies cannot be turned off, they're required for the app to work. You can toggle optional cookies below.
Third-party services
Some features of MyPerson rely on trusted third-party services that may also set cookies. We only use services that are necessary for the core functionality of the app (payments, real-time messaging, push notifications, image hosting).
We do not use advertising networks, social media trackers, or services that build profiles for targeted advertising. You will not see MyPerson-targeted ads on other websites based on your use of our app.
You can review each provider's privacy policy in the cookie list table above.
How to control cookies
In addition to the preferences above, you can control cookies directly through your browser:
Google Chrome
Settings Privacy and security Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or clear existing cookies.
Safari (iPhone/Mac)
Settings Safari Privacy & Security Block All Cookies. Or tap "Manage Website Data" to remove cookies for specific sites.
Firefox
Settings Privacy & Security Enhanced Tracking Protection. You can also manage cookies under "Cookies and Site Data".
Note: Blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging into MyPerson, as login sessions require cookies to work.
Questions about this policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to exercise your data rights, contact us: