Cookie Policy
Our platform uses standard tracing systems commonly called "cookies". In full alignment with national protections under POPIA, we enable you to select and modify your cookie settings at any time using the permanent controller located in our footer.
1. Basic Understanding
A cookie is a small text entry saved automatically onto your digital browser directory when visiting a portal. These entries allow modern websites to recognize your device, maintain security tokens, and memorize custom configuration metrics.
2. Consent Mechanisms
Analytical and Promotional tracking is globally set to "denied" on our server architectures. They only deploy if and when you press the explicit "Accept All" button or configure custom values via the consent panel. Basic structural trackers require no permission as they are essential to process news operations.
3. Google Consent Mode v2 Integration
| Tracking Group | Primary Objective | Consent Signal | Standard Parameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Platform safety, forms processing | security_storage | granted |
| Functional | Saves individual choices, logins | functionality_storage | granted |
| Personalisation | Adapts fonts, language layouts | personalization_storage | denied |
| Analytics Core | Records platform bounce rates | analytics_storage | denied |
| Advertising Focus | Displays local targeted ads | ad_storage | denied |
4. Individual Cookie Categories
| Track ID | Category | Host Provider | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| consentMode | Strictly functional | Empower Media | 365 Days |
| _ga | Analytics Core | Google Analytics | 2 Years |
| _gac_gb | Advertising Focus | Google Ads | 90 Days |
5. Managing Cookies in Browser
You can block cookies entirely using your primary browser’s configuration options. Please note that disabling crucial functional trackers might prevent select forms from sending message packets.
6. Contacts
For more questions on how we handle trackers, email our technical administrator at:
Address: 142 West Street, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Email: [email protected]