Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Africa Compliance News ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at africacompliancenews.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

• Setting your privacy preferences
• Logging in to your account
• Filling in forms and submitting applications
• Uploading documents for certificate processing
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud
• Enabling secure areas of the Website

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to:

• Count visits and measure traffic sources
• Understand which pages are most and least popular
• See how visitors navigate through the Website
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Identify technical issues and errors
• Test different versions of pages to improve our services

We use services such as Google Analytics, which uses cookies to collect data about website usage. This information is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Recognizing you when you return to our Website
• Storing your language preferences
• Remembering your selected country or region
• Personalizing content based on your interests
• Remembering items in your quote request or application

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used to:

• Build a profile of your interests
• Show you relevant advertisements on other websites
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Track conversion rates and user engagement

These cookies do not store directly identifiable personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

4. Types of Technologies We Use

4.1 Cookies

As described above, we use various types of cookies for different purposes.

4.2 Web Beacons and Pixels

These are small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") embedded in web pages and emails. They work with cookies to track user behavior, measure campaign effectiveness, and compile statistics about website usage.

4.3 Local Storage

We may use local storage technologies like HTML5 to store content information and preferences for enhanced user experience and faster loading times.

4.4 Session Replay Technologies

We may use session replay tools to record and analyze user interactions with our Website to improve usability and identify technical issues. These tools may capture mouse movements, clicks, scrolling, and form interactions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies to enhance our services. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing campaigns
• Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and analytics
• LinkedIn Insights: For professional network advertising
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Customer Support Tools: For live chat and support services
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they collect and use your information.

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies remain on your device for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years) or until you delete them

The specific duration depends on the purpose of each cookie and your browser settings.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all cookies
• Notify you when a cookie is set
• Delete cookies after each browsing session
• Block third-party cookies

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices also provide settings to limit ad tracking:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

7.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some features of our Website may become inaccessible or not function properly. You may not be able to:

• Log in to your account
• Submit applications or upload documents
• Save your preferences
• Access personalized content
• Complete certain transactions

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our Website currently does not respond to DNT signals due to the lack of industry-wide standards for implementing DNT.

9. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect and process personal data. The use of such cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy. We process cookie data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our Website after being informed about our use of cookies through this policy and our cookie banner (if applicable), you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools mentioned in this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: