Cookie Policy

What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (“third party cookies”). Both websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.” These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.

How we use cookies
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (like voting for a comment). Many of the cookies we use are only set if you are a registered Moneyweb.co.za user (so you don’t have to log in every time, for example).

Moneyweb uses the following cookies:

Necessary Cookies

Moneyweb site cookies are integral to the functioning of the Moneyweb website. They are used to allow users to log in, to comment, to vote for a comment, to purchase items in our shop, to view their shopping basket and similar actions. They are NOT used to database information on user actions such as sharing stories, emailing stories, viewing stories or any situation where the user has not carried out a specific submit function.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by Moneyweb.co.za or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Performance cookies – Google

For tracking audience numbers, what advertising is viewed and what the audience does on the site. Does not track what users do on other sites.

Performance cookies – Cross-site

The Poool paywall service does not collect, retain, or share data regarding a particular Customer End User’s activity across multiple websites or applications that are not owned by Poool. Poool does assign each user a unique user ID within the scope of an individual website, but does not collect or retain IP or any information except information users volunteer (for example, an email) which would allow Poool to identify the same particular user on more than one website. Furthermore, nothing in this policy contradicts the following statement: Poool does not collect, retain or share any data regarding a particular user or device (including IP addresses and user identifiers) on sites or apps not owned by Poool.

Targeting cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

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