Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how ROARIK ENGINEERING LIMITED (“ROARIK”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access or interact with our websites, digital platforms, communication systems, project portals, applications, and other online services (collectively, the “Services”).This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By continuing to use the Services, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may be used in accordance with this Policy, subject to your preferences and applicable legal requirements.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their site. Cookies enable websites and systems to recognize devices, remember preferences, enhance functionality, improve security, analyse usage patterns, and support user experience.

Cookies may be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted). ROARIK may also use related technologies such as:

Web beacons;
Pixels;
Tags;
SDKs;
Scripts;
Local storage technologies; and
Similar tracking or analytics tools.

For purposes of this Policy, references to “cookies” include these related technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. How We Use Cookies

ROARIK uses cookies and similar technologies for legitimate operational, technical, security, and analytical purposes, including to:

Enable and maintain the functionality of our websites and digital systems;
Facilitate user authentication and secure access;
Maintain session integrity and system performance;
Improve navigation and user experience;
Remember user preferences and settings;
Support project portal functionality and operational workflows;
Monitor website and system usage patterns;
Analyse traffic, performance, and technical issues;
Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, misuse, or cybersecurity threats;
Enhance security and operational reliability;
Support communications and system administration; and
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Cookies are not used for unlawful monitoring or intrusive profiling activities.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

ROARIK may use any or all of the following types of cookies:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies:

These cookies are essential for the operation, functionality, and security of the Services.

They enable core features such as:

User authentication;
Session management;
Security verification;
Network management; and
System administration.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Services may not function properly. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they generally cannot be disabled through cookie preference tools.

4.2 Functional Cookies:

Functional cookies help us remember preferences and settings to improve user experience and functionality.

These may include:

Language preferences;
Region settings;
User interface customisations;
Saved preferences; and
Accessibility settings.

These cookies help provide a more personalized and efficient user experience.

4.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies help ROARIK understand how users interact with the Services by collecting information such as:

Website traffic;
System usage patterns;
Pages visited;
Time spent on pages;
Error reports;
Navigation behaviour; and
Technical performance data.

This information is used to improve website functionality, system performance, operational efficiency, and user experience. Where required, analytics cookies shall be deployed only with appropriate consent.

4.4 Security Cookies

Security cookies are used to:

Detect suspicious or malicious activity;
Prevent fraudulent access;
Protect user accounts and systems;
Maintain cybersecurity safeguards; and
Support secure communications and infrastructure.

These cookies form part of ROARIK’s broader technical and organizational security measures.

5. Legal Basis For Using Cookie

ROARIK uses cookies based on the following lawful grounds as recognized under the Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA):

Legitimate interests in maintaining secure, efficient, and functional systems;
Contractual necessity for providing requested Services;
Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; and
User consent, where consent is required under applicable law.

Where consent is required, users shall be provided with appropriate cookie notices or preference mechanisms to manage cookie choices.

6. Information Collected Through Cookie

Information collected by us through cookies and similar technologies may include:

IP addresses;
Browser type and version;
Device identifiers;
Operating system information;
Session information;
Website usage data;
Access times and dates;
Referral URLs;
Geographic location data derived from IP addresses;
System activity logs; and
Technical diagnostics.

Certain information collected through cookies may constitute personal data and shall be processed in accordance with ROARIK’s Privacy Policy and the Nigerian Data Protection Act, as well as other applicable data protection laws in Nigeria.

7. Managing Cookie preferences

You can manage or control cookies through:

Browser settings;
Device configurations;
Cookie consent tools;
Preference centres; or
Other available mechanisms.

Most web browsers allow users to view stored cookies, elete cookies, restrict certain cookies, block cookies entirely or receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling or restricting cookies may affect the functionality, accessibility, security, or performance of certain features or Services.

8. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or systems that use their own cookies and tracking technologies.

ROARIK does not control and is not responsible for the privacy, cookie, or data handling practices of such third parties. Users are encouraged to review the cookie policy and other applicable policies of third-party platforms before interacting with them.

9. Data Protection and Security

ROARIK implements reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards designed to protect information collected through cookies and related technologies against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we take reasonable steps to protect information and comply with data protection laws, users acknowledge that no internet-based system, electronic transmission, storage platform, or cybersecurity measure can guarantee absolute security or complete protection against all risks, vulnerabilities, or unauthorized activities.

10. Cross-Border Processing

Information collected through cookies may be processed, stored, or transferred outside Nigeria where ROARIK engages third-party service providers, cloud infrastructure providers, analytics services, or technical support providers located in other jurisdictions.

Where such cross-border transfers occur, ROARIK ensures that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the NDPA, including Part VIII thereof and the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). These safeguards may include adequacy decisions, standard contractual protections, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that cookies transferred outside Nigeria is afforded an adequate level of protection that is substantially similar to that provided under the NDPA.

11. Children's Privacy

ROARIK’s Services are not for children or minors and are not intended for use by individuals who lack legal capacity to engage with the Services. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children without appropriate legal authorization or consent where required.

12. Changes To This Cookie Policy

ROARIK reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, technical, operational, or business developments. Updated versions shall become effective upon publication through our website or official communication channels unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Policy.