Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

The University of Rwanda Application Portal uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the portal to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features and CSRF protection
  • Remembering your login status
  • Processing your application data

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

  • Language preferences
  • Form data for convenience
  • Display preferences

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our portal:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Navigation patterns
  • Error occurrences

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
XSRF-TOKEN Security (CSRF protection) Session
laravel_session User session management 2 hours
remember_web_* Remember me functionality 5 years

4. Managing Cookies

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for accepting cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of this portal and prevent you from completing your application.

5. Browser Settings

Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

University of Rwanda

ICT Department

Email: ict@ur.ac.rw

Phone: +250 788 123 456