Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to improve efficiency and to provide information to the website operator. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information in isolation, although they may be combined with other information to identify individuals where consent permits.

2. How We Use Cookies

The Aphiwe Business Systems website uses cookies for the following purposes.

• Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function correctly, including session management and navigation. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
• Performance cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the website, including which pages are visited most frequently and whether any errors occur. This information is used in aggregate to improve the website.
• Functionality cookies that remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
• Analytics cookies, where consent has been provided, that allow us to measure and analyse website traffic using tools such as Google Analytics.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

The following categories of cookies may be present on our website.

• Session cookies that are temporary and expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-party cookies set directly by the Aphiwe Business Systems website
• Third-party cookies set by services we use such as analytics platforms, where applicable

4. Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies or be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers are available through your browser's help documentation. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website but will mean we cannot improve the site based on your usage patterns.

5. Third-Party Analytics

Where analytics services are used, data collected through these services is subject to the terms and privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers. ABS ensures that any third-party analytics services used are configured to anonymise IP addresses and comply with applicable data protection legislation.

6. POPIA and Cookie Consent

In accordance with POPIA, we obtain consent for the use of non-essential cookies before placing them on your device. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by contacting us directly.

7. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy is reviewed periodically. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the website. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

For any queries regarding our use of cookies, contact us at email@aphiwebs.co.za or +27 12 443 6536.