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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit — for example, keeping you logged in between page loads.

Cookies We Use

Essential

Session Cookie

Name: lodge-session

Purpose: Keeps you logged in to your hotel dashboard during your browser session. This cookie is strictly necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.

Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser or log out)

Functional

Local Storage

Key: lodge-manager-store

Purpose: Stores your logged-in user and hotel details locally on your device so the dashboard loads instantly without an extra server round-trip. Contains no sensitive credentials.

Duration: Persists until you log out or clear your browser storage

Functional

Booking Portal Session

Used on booking.hbnairobi.com to maintain your booking details as you navigate between pages (hotel search → hotel detail → booking form).

Duration: Session only

We do not use: advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, analytics platforms (e.g. Google Analytics), or social media tracking pixels.

How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (note: this will prevent you from logging in)
  • Set up notifications when cookies are being set

Instructions for major browsers:

Please note: disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to the hotel management dashboard.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we change the technologies we use. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a revised date.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@somict.com.