Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how DTB uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites, online banking platforms, and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how and why we use cookies.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Statement.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They store certain pieces of information, such as your preferences or login status, which help improve your user experience and allow us to analyze usage of our services..
We use cookies for the following purposes:
To ensure site security and functionality
To provide secure logins and session management
To analyze website and app usage for performance and optimization
To remember your preferences and settings
To deliver relevant advertising (if applicable) and content personalization
Types of Cookies We Use
Type of Cookie |
Purpose |
Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
Essential / Strictly Necessary |
Essential for the website's core functionalities, such as secure login and session management. Enable core services like authentication, fraud prevention, and security. How we use Necessary Cookies: Store and identify users' unique session IDs for the purpose of managing sessions on the website. |
Legitimate interest |
Analytical Cookies |
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. For example, Cookies that track page views and user interactions. How we use Analytical Cookies: Distinguish users and register anonymous statistical data. Calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. Monitor site usage and performance. |
Legitimate interest |
Performance Cookies |
Used to analyze key performance metrics and improve user experience. How we use Performance Cookies: Load balancing and session stickiness. Optimize the visitor experience on the website. |
Legitimate interest |
Advertisement & Retargeting Cookies |
Provide relevant advertisements and marketing campaigns to users. Cookies used by the Bank / its agents to track user behavior and deliver targeted ads. How we use Advertisement Cookies: Determine if the user's browser supports cookies. Differentiate between devices and browsers. Synchronize data with advertising networks and measure performance Track views of embedded videos and store video preferences. Manage banner advertisement displays. Prevent fraud and assist in fraud detection. |
Consent Required |
Third-Party Cookies |
We may use trusted third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, or customer experience enhancements. These providers may set their own cookies and collect data under their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. For more information, please refer to the third parties' respective privacy statement and cookie policies. |
Consent Required |
Customer Engagement Cookies |
We may use these cookies to help us interact with our users directly and improve support. How we use Customer Engagement Cookies: We use these to power features like live chat, chatbots, or feedback tools. They also let us see when you’ve engaged with forms, help articles, or customer support so we can respond better and faster. |
|
Personalization Cookies |
We may use these cookies to make your browsing more tailored to you. How we use Personalization Cookies: These cookies are used to remember your preferences (like language or layout) and suggest content or offers based on your activity and A/B testing |
For transparency, a break down of the cookies used on this site:
Name |
Category |
Duration |
Purpose |
Provider (first or third-party) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
diamond_trust_bank_kenya_cookie |
Essential / Strictly Necessary |
7 days |
Used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. |
First-party |
XSRF-TOKEN |
Essential / Strictly Necessary |
2 hours |
Used to secure both the user and our website against cross-site request forgery attacks. |
First-party |
diamond_trust_bank_kenya_session |
Essential / Strictly Necessary |
2 hours |
Used to identify the user's browsing session. |
First-party |
customer_engagement_cookie |
Customer Engagement |
2 hours |
Used to identify users preferences regarding engagement site forms and APIs |
First-party |
advertisement_cookie |
Advertisement & Retargeting |
2 hours |
Used to identify users preferences regarding advertisements. |
First-party |
_ga |
Analytics |
2 years |
Main cookie used by Google Analytics, enables a service to distinguish one visitor from another. |
Third-party |
_gid |
Analytics |
1 day |
Used by Google Analytics to identify the user. |
Third-Party |
_gat |
Analytics |
1 minute |
Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate |
Third-party |
third_party |
Third-Party |
2 hours |
Used to identify users preferences regarding sharing of information on third party sites |
Third-party |
Cookie Retention
Cookies may persist on your device for different periods:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for up to X or until manually deleted.
Consent and Cookie Control
We respect your privacy choices. When you first visit our Services, we present a cookie banner to request your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject all non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time via our [Cookie Settings Panel].
We record and store cookie consent to comply with relevant regulations.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your internet browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website. If you revisit our site after disabling cookies, you will be prompted again for consent.
For more detailed information about managing cookies, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
View which cookies are set
Delete cookies
Block all or some cookies
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Privacy Statement
For further information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Statement.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +2552 2211 4888 / +2552 2211 4492
Toll free: 0800110110
Address: DTB Centre, Kahama Road Masaki Dar es Salaam
Karibu DTB,
How can we help you today?
Call/Email Us
DTB Centre plot 991- Kahama Road Masaki
P.O. Box 115, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 221 8000 / +255 22 2114892
Toll Free: 0800 110110
Email: [email protected]