Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 20 Septermber 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how sassa-status.co.za ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://sassa-status.co.za (the "Site"). By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device, store preferences, and provide certain functionalities. They can also be used for advertising and analytical purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We do not use any first-party cookies directly on our Site. However, third-party services, such as Google AdSense and similar providers, may use cookies for advertising and analytics purposes. These cookies help deliver relevant ads and analyze website traffic.
a. Advertising Cookies
We use third-party services like Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. These services may place cookies on your device to personalize ads based on your interests and previous browsing behavior. These cookies track your interaction with ads and help improve the effectiveness of the advertising.
Google AdSense:
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Site or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other websites on the Internet.
- You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
b. Analytics Cookies
Third-party analytics services may use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This helps us understand website traffic, user behavior, and improve user experience. For example, Google Analytics may use cookies to collect information about your use of the Site, such as the pages you visit, time spent on each page, and other interaction data.
Google Analytics:
- Google Analytics uses cookies to track website usage and compile reports on website activity.
- Google may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.
- You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, block third-party cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that if you disable cookies, certain functionalities of the Site may not work as intended.
Here are links to instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:
4. Third-Party Cookies
As mentioned above, we do not use any first-party cookies. However, third-party services such as Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and other advertising or tracking technologies may place cookies on your device. These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and cookie policies that govern their use of cookies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services for more detailed information on how they use cookies:
5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. If you choose to block or delete cookies, you may still use our Site, but your ability to use some features and functions may be limited. You can opt-out of interest-based advertising through the following methods:
- Visit the Your Online Choices website to manage preferences for many advertising companies.
- For Google Ads, visit Google Ad Settings to manage your ad preferences.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email : info@sassa-status.co.za
Phone: 012 211 1926
Address
409 Pretorius St, Arcadia
Pretoria, 0007,
South Africa