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Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 25 August 2026.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are and What Information They Can Store or Access

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can track usage patterns. These tools can store or access details such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on content and referral sources. In South Africa under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) any information that can identify you is treated as personal information and must be handled lawfully.

Why the Site Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies

Scoopflareza.net operates a non-commercial informational website focused on African entrepreneurs. Cookies help deliver the blog and other resources reliably. They support basic navigation, remember language settings if applicable and collect aggregated statistics on how visitors use the content. Without these tools the site could not function smoothly or measure which entrepreneur topics interest readers most. The use remains proportionate to the informational purpose and does not involve selling data or targeted commercial advertising.

Strictly Necessary, Functional, Analytics, Advertising and Social-Media Categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core features such as loading pages and maintaining session security. Functional cookies remember user choices like font size or content filters to improve readability. Analytics or performance cookies gather statistics on visitor numbers and popular articles so the editorial team can refine topics for African entrepreneurs. Advertising or targeting cookies are not deployed because the site does not run commercial promotions. Social-media cookies may appear only if third-party sharing buttons are present; currently none are active on this platform.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Scoopflareza.net and relate only to this domain. They handle session continuity and basic preferences. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services. These may be used to understand overall traffic but never for cross-site profiling. All third-party providers are required to comply with POPIA-equivalent standards when processing South African user data.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and disappear when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Necessary session cookies typically expire at the end of your visit. Analytics persistent cookies may last up to twenty-four months to allow year-on-year comparison of content performance. No cookie on this site exceeds a two-year retention period unless required by law.

The Data Handled and Purpose of Each Used Category

Necessary cookies process minimal data such as session identifiers to keep the site operational. Functional cookies store preference settings to enhance usability for returning visitors reading entrepreneur guides. Analytics cookies record page views, bounce rates and referral paths so the team understands which topics resonate with South African and broader African audiences. No category collects names, email addresses or financial details unless you voluntarily submit them via the contact form on the Contacts page.

The Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category Under South African Law

Under POPIA and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, strictly necessary cookies may be placed without prior consent because they are essential for service delivery. All other categories require opt-in consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time. The banner records your choices and stores a consent identifier for audit purposes. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.

Cookie or Provider Table

The following table summarises active cookies. Provider names, categories and durations are listed for transparency.

  • Provider: Scoopflareza.net – Category: Strictly necessary – Name: session_id – Purpose: Maintain active session – Duration: Session only
  • Provider: Scoopflareza.net – Category: Functional – Name: pref_lang – Purpose: Remember display preferences – Duration: 12 months
  • Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Name: _ga – Purpose: Distinguish unique visitors – Duration: 24 months
  • Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Name: _gid – Purpose: Measure session activity – Duration: 24 hours

How the Consent Manager Works and How Users Can Reject, Change or Withdraw Choices

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular selection of functional and analytics categories. Selecting “Reject all” blocks non-essential cookies immediately. You can reopen the banner via a link in the footer to adjust choices later. Withdrawing consent stops further collection by those categories, though previously collected aggregated statistics may remain in anonymised form.

Browser-Level Controls and the Functional Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent core site functions such as page loading and form submission on the Contacts page. Blocking analytics cookies simply means your visit will not appear in usage reports. These browser controls operate independently of the site banner and may override your previous selections.

International Transfers and Cross-Reference to the Privacy Policy

Some analytics providers may process data outside South Africa. In such cases appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are applied. Full details of data handling practices, including any international transfers, appear in the separate Privacy Policy available on this website.

Policy Changes, Contact Route and Last-Updated Date

Scoopflareza.net may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version always displays the last-updated date near the top. For questions or to exercise rights under POPIA please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to 38 Oak St, Lansdowne, Cape Town, 7780 or by telephone on +27 73 000 4268. This policy is effective from 25 August 2026 and replaces all prior versions.