Cookies Policy
Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website and applications.
Last updated: June 2025
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better user experience and understand how our website is being used.
1. How We Use Cookies
Melon Data Services Ltd uses cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience:
- •Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
- •Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- •Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- •Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website usage and performance
Social Media Platforms
LinkedIn, Twitter for social sharing functionality
Customer Support
Live chat and support widget functionality
Content Delivery
CDN services for faster content delivery
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- •View what cookies are stored on your device
- •Delete cookies individually or all at once
- •Block cookies from specific websites
- •Block all cookies from being set
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time using the cookie preferences link in our footer.
5. Cookie Retention
Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Persistent Cookies | 30 days to 2 years |
| Analytics Cookies | 13-26 months |
| Marketing Cookies | 30 days to 2 years |
6. Mobile Applications
Our Galia mobile application may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- •Local storage for app preferences and settings
- •Analytics SDKs to understand app usage
- •Push notification tokens
- •Crash reporting and performance monitoring
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the ”Last updated” date at the top of this policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@melon.ng
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: 22 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria