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Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and tracking technologies.
Effective 09 May 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how NORRA Technologies Limited (“NORRA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, mobile analytics SDKs, and other similar tracking technologies (“cookies”) on our website (norra.africa) and mobile application.
We use cookies to make NORRA work, to understand how you use our services, and to provide you with a personalised experience. This policy tells you exactly what we use, why, and how you can control it.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website or use an application. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
In our mobile application, we use similar technologies including mobile SDKs, device identifiers, and local storage, which function in the same way as cookies and are covered by this policy.
2.1 Types by Duration
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser or app. They are used to enable basic platform functionality during your visit.
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings between sessions.
2.2 Types by Origin
- First-party cookies — set directly by NORRA from our own domains.
- Third-party cookies — set by our trusted service providers and partners.
Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to the operation of NORRA and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent.
Purpose: These cookies enable core functionality including user authentication, session management, security, and the basic delivery of our services.
Examples of what they do:
- Keep you logged in to your NORRA account during a session
- Remember your language preference
- Prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
- Enable WhatsApp integration functionality
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
Retention: Session or up to 12 months for security cookies.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how our users interact with NORRA, which pages or features are most popular, and where we can improve. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
Examples of what they do:
- Count the number of visitors and measure traffic patterns
- Track which features are used most frequently
- Identify technical errors and performance issues
- Measure the effectiveness of in-app guidance and educational content
Service providers used: Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation enabled), Mixpanel, or equivalent. Data is processed under data processing agreements and in anonymised form.
Retention: Up to 26 months.
Your choice: You may opt out of analytics cookies at any time through our Cookie Preference Centre or within your app settings.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and personalisation choices to enhance your NORRA experience.
Examples of what they do:
- Remember your notification preferences
- Store your preferred units of measurement (kg/lbs, Celsius/Fahrenheit)
- Remember your accessibility settings
- Maintain your progress through onboarding flows
Retention: Up to 12 months.
Your choice: Disabling functional cookies may affect some personalisation features but will not prevent you from using NORRA’s core services.
3.4 Marketing and Communications Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our communications and, where you have given consent, to show you relevant information about NORRA on third-party platforms.
Examples of what they do:
- Track whether you opened an email from us and clicked through to the app
- Measure the effectiveness of paid digital advertising campaigns
- Enable social media sharing functionality
- Power remarketing campaigns (only where you have given consent)
Service providers: Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads, or equivalent.
Retention: Up to 12 months.
Your choice: You may withdraw consent for marketing cookies at any time through our Cookie Preference Centre.
NORRA does not use cookies to target advertising at you based on your health data. Your reproductive and maternal health data is never shared with advertising platforms.
Specific Cookies and Technologies We Use
The following describes the primary cookies used on norra.africa. This list is updated regularly, and the most current version is always available at norra.africa/cookies.
Strictly necessary
- norra_sessionSession authentication tokenSession
- norra_csrfCross-site request forgery protectionSession
- norra_langLanguage preference12 months
- norra_consentRecords your cookie consent choices12 months
Analytics
- _ga, _ga_*Google Analytics user and session tracking26 months
- _mpMixpanel event tracking12 months
Functional
- norra_prefsUser personalisation preferences12 months
- norra_onboardOnboarding progress tracker30 days
Marketing (consent required)
- _fbpMeta Pixel browser tracking90 days
- _gcl_auGoogle Ads conversion tracking90 days
Mobile Application Tracking
In addition to cookies on our website, our mobile application uses the following tracking technologies:
- Device identifiers (Advertising ID on Android, Identifier for Advertisers on iOS) — used only with your consent
- Firebase Analytics SDK for app performance and crash reporting
- Mobile attribution tools to understand how users discover NORRA
You can reset your device’s advertising identifier or limit ad tracking through your device settings at any time.
WhatsApp Integration
When you interact with NORRA via WhatsApp, data about your messages is processed through the WhatsApp Business API provided by Meta Platforms. Meta’s privacy policy and cookie practices apply to your use of WhatsApp. We receive message content and limited metadata to deliver our service; we do not receive WhatsApp’s own cookies or device tracking data.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
7.1 Our Cookie Preference Centre
You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website
- Accessing ‘Privacy Settings’ within the NORRA mobile app
- Emailing your preferences to hello@norra.africa
Please note that changes to your cookie preferences may take up to 24 hours to take effect across all devices.
7.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Google Chrome — Settings › Privacy and Security › Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings › Privacy & Security
- Safari — Preferences › Privacy
- Microsoft Edge — Settings › Cookies and site permissions
Blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of NORRA’s website, and some features may not work correctly.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
You may also use the following industry opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Meta Audience Network opt-out: optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals to websites. There is currently no industry standard for responding to these signals. NORRA’s website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we honour all explicit cookie preferences set through our Cookie Preference Centre.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We review and update this Cookie Policy regularly to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes through the website or app and will request renewed consent where required.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
hello@norra.africaLast updated 09 May 2026
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