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Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies are, how AfriCapital Review uses them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, and make the site work more efficiently.

2. How We Use Cookies

AfriCapital Review uses a minimal number of cookies. We believe in respecting your privacy and only use cookies that are necessary for the Site to function or that help us understand how readers use our publication.

We do not use advertising cookies, marketing cookies, or any cookies that track you across other websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or subscribing to our newsletter.

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3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your reading preferences.

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3.3 Third-Party Cookies

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4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically:

  • See what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block all cookies from specific sites.
  • Block all cookies from being set.
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

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4.2 Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, the core reading experience of AfriCapital Review will still function. However, some features may be affected:

  • Your reading preferences may not be remembered between visits.
  • The newsletter subscription embed may not function correctly.

5. Do Not Track

AfriCapital Review respects the "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signal. When we detect a DNT signal, we ensure no optional analytics or tracking cookies are set.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.

7. More Information

For more detail on how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

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8. Applicable Law

This Cookie Policy is governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. For additional information about your rights, you may contact the Information Regulator of South Africa.