Cookie Policy
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text configuration blocks dropped onto your active computer or mobile browser when exploring pages. They let our digital platform recognize you and retrieve secure parameters across multiple visits.
2. Advanced Choice and Google Consent Mode v2
Our website utilizes Google Consent Mode v2 to respect user privacy: non-essential tracking scripts remain blocked until you consent to cookie tracking. Necessary security and technical functional configurations run immediately to keep the site functioning securely.
3. Consent Classifications
The table below summarizes our consent system:
| Classification | Integration Scope | Consent Signal | Factory Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Fires core encryption and anti-bot checks | security_storage | GRANTED |
| Analytical Trackers | Monitors visit durations and reader locations | analytics_storage | DENIED |
| Personalisation | Saves font configurations or newsletter popups | personalization_storage | DENIED |
| Ad Optimization | Serves targeted, non-intrusive brand ads | ad_storage, ad_user_data | DENIED |
4. Cookie Registry Listing
The list below documents specific trackers operating within our domain:
- consent_mode_pref: Saves your cookie preferences locally on your browser. Saved for 365 days.
- _ga, _ga_*: Standard Google Analytics tags used to evaluate audience reach in South Africa. Saved for up to 2 years (Requires active consent).
5. Revising Your Selection
You can revoke or adjust your analytical decisions at any time. Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page will reopen the cookie choice selection block instantly.