Cookie Policy
What are cookies and how do we use them?
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (like login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Keeping you logged in: This ensures a seamless experience by remembering your login credentials.
- Understanding how you use our website: We use cookies to analyze traffic and user behavior on our site. This helps us improve the overall functionality and user experience.
- Delivering relevant advertising: We may use cookies to show you targeted ads based on your browsing history and interests. However, we will always obtain your consent before using cookies for this purpose (if required by law).
Types of cookies we use:
- Session cookies: These temporary cookies are erased from your device when you close your web browser.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies stay on your device until you erase them manually or they expire (based on the cookie lifetime).
- First-party cookies: These cookies are placed by our website directly.
- Third-party cookies: These cookies are placed by a different website that provides a service to ours, such as advertising or analytics.
Your control over cookies:
You have the right to control and manage cookies. Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies altogether. However, disabling cookies may limit your use of certain features on our website.
Here are some resources to help you manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105082
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/view-and-delete-browser-history-in-microsoft-edge-00cf7943-a9e1-975a-a33d-ac10ce454ca4
Third-party cookies
We use third-party cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which you can review on their respective websites. We have included links to their opt-out mechanisms below:
Analytics:
- Google Analytics (to opt out of Demographics and Interests reports): https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881?hl=en
Advertising:
- RTB House
- Criteo
- Google Display Network
You can also visit Your Online Choices (https://youronlinechoices.eu/) to opt out of interest-based advertising from other companies.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or law. We will post any updates on this page.
Please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. If you have questions, please contact us at https://za.actualarticle.com/page/contactus.