1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They perform a variety of functions such as enabling you to navigate efficiently between pages, remembering your preferences, and improving your overall user experience.
There are several types of cookies:
- Session cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than the website you are visiting (e.g., analytics providers).
2. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:
- Ensure the website functions securely and correctly.
- Remember your browsing preferences such as language and region.
- Collect anonymous statistical data to understand how visitors use our site.
- Improve our website’s structure, content, and performance.
- Facilitate user interaction with digital services such as tax filing and form submission.
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or commercial profiling.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of a website and cannot be turned off in the system without affecting site functionality. They are typically set in response to actions made by users, such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or filling out forms. Strictly necessary cookies ensure core services like secure login, session management, and transaction processing can function properly. Without them, the website may not be able to deliver requested services or respond correctly to user inputs. Since they are vital to the website’s operation, user consent is not typically required to enable them.
b. Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with a website, including pages viewed, time spent on each page, navigation paths, and user behavior patterns. The data gathered is anonymous and used to generate statistical reports that help website owners understand usage trends and identify areas for improvement. Analytics cookies enable businesses to make informed decisions by revealing what content is most popular, how users are discovering the site, and where they may encounter issues. Common tools that use these cookies include Google Analytics and similar tracking platforms.
c. Performance
Performance cookies are designed to enhance the functionality and responsiveness of a website. They monitor system performance, track errors, and measure the load time of pages and features. These cookies do not collect personal data but help ensure that the site runs smoothly and efficiently. By identifying technical issues or delays, performance cookies allow developers to optimize the website experience, ensuring faster load times, seamless navigation, and minimal disruptions for users.
d. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow websites to remember user preferences and choices to offer a more personalized and convenient experience. These may include remembering login details, preferred language, region selection, or customized interface settings. Unlike strictly necessary cookies, functionality cookies are not essential for the website to work but significantly enhance usability and user satisfaction. For example, they can retain items in a shopping cart or remember display settings between visits. Disabling these cookies may result in a less tailored browsing experience.
e. Security Cookies
These cookies are essential for maintaining the safety and integrity of a website. They help detect and prevent fraudulent activity such as unauthorized access attempts, data breaches, or misuse of user accounts. By storing information that confirms the authenticity of a session, security cookies ensure that each user remains securely logged in and that their data is protected throughout their interaction with the site. This includes verifying login credentials, preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and maintaining session confidentiality.
We do not allow advertising cookies or use cookies for tracking you across other websites.
4. Managing Cookie Preferences
Upon your first visit to the website, a banner will inform you of the use of cookies and request your consent where applicable. You can:
- Accept all cookies,
- Refuse non-essential cookies,
- Customize your cookie preferences.
You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to
- See what cookies are stored,
- Delete cookies,
- Block specific or all cookies,
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.
Refer to your browser’s help section for specific instructions:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party providers (e.g., Google Maps, embedded videos). These providers may use their own cookies, governed by their privacy and cookies policies.
We do not control these third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing their respective policies for more information.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans. Some are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for longer (persistent cookies).
We limit the duration of cookies to what is strictly necessary and in accordance with legal obligations.
7. Policy Updates
We may modify this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Updated versions will be published on this page with the revision date.
8. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Cookies Policy, you can contact us:
Direction des Impôts du Lualaba – DIL
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331 Des Pins Avenue
Biashara Quarter
Commune of Dilala
Kolwezi, Lualaba
DR Congo - +243 992 536 483
- legal@dil-rdc.com