Welcome to Ingwe Business Directory's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at ingwebusinessdirectory.co.za. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Ingwe Business Directory) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our online properties. For example, we use cookies to:
Here's a breakdown of the types of cookies we use on Ingwe Business Directory:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. | Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) |
| Performance Cookies | These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This helps us improve the way our website works. | Persistent (longer-term, may expire after months) |
| Functionality Cookies | These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. | Persistent (longer-term, may expire after months) |
| Targeting/Advertising Cookies | These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. | Persistent (longer-term, may expire after months) |
| Analytics Cookies | These cookies are used to analyze user behavior and website performance. They help us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to optimize the user experience. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. | Persistent (longer-term, may expire after months) |
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your web browser. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of Ingwe Business Directory.
Here are some helpful resources on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:
You can also manage cookies at the individual browser level. To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
Additionally, you can use online resources like www.allaboutcookies.org to learn more about cookies and how to manage them.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Ingwe Business Directory
Attn: Data Protection Officer
14 Constantia Square, Suite 201
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2191
Email: dataprotection@ingwebusinessdirectory.co.za
Phone: 011-555-9876
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.