COOKIE POLICY

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Africon uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Last updated: January 15, 2025.

Cookie Preferences

Manage your cookie preferences here.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other websites that provide content or services on the page you're viewing).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions properly and securely
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze how our website is used and improve performance
  • To personalize content and recommendations
  • To deliver relevant advertising and marketing content
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required

Necessary for the website to function properly

Purpose: Enable core functionality like security, authentication, and basic navigation
Examples: Session management, Security tokens, Load balancing
Retention: Session or up to 24 hours

Performance Cookies

Optional

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Purpose: Collect anonymous information about website usage and performance
Examples: Page views, Click tracking, Error reporting
Retention: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

Optional

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide personalized experiences
Examples: Theme preferences, Language settings, Form data
Retention: Up to 1 year

Marketing Cookies

Optional

Used to deliver relevant advertising and marketing content

Purpose: Track users across websites to show targeted advertisements
Examples: Ad targeting, Campaign tracking, Social media pixels
Retention: Up to 2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We work with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website usage, improve user experience, and deliver targeted content.

Google Analytics

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Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
Data Collected: Page views, user interactions, demographic information

Microsoft Clarity

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Purpose: User experience analysis and heatmaps
Data Collected: Click patterns, scroll behavior, session recordings
Purpose: Marketing automation and lead tracking
Data Collected: Form submissions, email engagement, website visits

LinkedIn Insights

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Purpose: Professional network analytics and advertising
Data Collected: Professional interests, company information, ad interactions

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Set preferences for third-party cookies

Cookie Consent Manager

We provide a cookie consent manager that allows you to control which types of cookies we can use on your device. You can access this at any time through the cookie preferences link in our website footer.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking services:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Some personalization features may not be available
  • Certain interactive features may not function correctly
  • We may not be able to remember your preferences

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

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

+27 21 123 4567
privacy@africon.ai

Africon Privacy Office

123 Waterfront Drive, V&A Waterfront

Cape Town 8001, South Africa