How we use cookies and similar technologies on the TLNA website, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language, which pages you viewed, or whether you have already dismissed a notice — so that your next visit is easier and the site works as intended.
Cookies are widely used across the internet. They are not viruses or harmful programs. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to decline them if you prefer — though this may affect how some parts of a website work.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively.
The Leadership Network Africa uses cookies and similar technologies to:
We do not use cookies to serve personalised advertisements, track you across other websites, or build profiles for commercial resale.
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Can be disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|
Strictly Necessary |
Required for the website to function. These include cookies that remember your cookie consent choice, maintain session security, and ensure form submissions work correctly. The site cannot function properly without these. | Session to 1 year | No — required for core functionality |
Performance & Analytics |
Help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and where they come from. Data is aggregated and anonymous; no individual is identified. We use this to improve content and navigation. | Up to 26 months | Yes — opt out below or via browser settings |
Preference |
Remember choices you have made on the site (such as language preference or form tab selection) to provide a more personalised experience on return visits. | Up to 1 year | Yes — opt out below |
| Cookie Name | Category | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
tlna_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not show the banner on every visit. | 1 year | |
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors. Contains a randomly generated identifier; no personally identifiable information is stored. | 2 years | |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state for analytics reporting. | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a 24-hour window. | 24 hours | |
tlna_prefs |
Remembers your site preference selections (e.g. active form tab on the contact page). | 6 months |
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties set cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We have no direct control over third-party cookies once they are set.
Currently, the third-party services that may set cookies on our site include:
We do not use Facebook Pixel, advertising networks, retargeting services, or any other marketing-oriented third-party cookies.
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data including: your IP address (anonymised before storage), browser type, device type, pages visited, session duration, and referring source. This data is aggregated and used solely for analytical purposes.
We have enabled IP anonymisation in our Google Analytics configuration, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google on our behalf. We have also disabled data sharing with Google's advertising products.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also use the preference control below to opt out on this site specifically.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see: How Google uses information from sites that use Google services.
You have several ways to control cookies:
When you first visit our site, a banner will appear giving you the choice to accept all cookies, accept essential cookies only, or customise your preferences. Your choice is saved for 12 months.
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings. The following links provide guidance for the major browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising and analytics more broadly through industry opt-out tools such as the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).
You can update your cookie preferences for this site at any time using the controls below. Your choices will be saved and applied immediately.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no industry-agreed standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. While we respect your privacy preferences, we do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. You can use the preference controls in Section 7 above or your browser's cookie settings to limit tracking on our site.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, legal requirements, or our operational practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, re-prompt you for consent via the cookie banner.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
The Leadership Network Africa
Email: privacy@tlna.africa
General enquiries: info@tlna.africa
For further information on how we handle all personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.