SFI.COZA COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SFI.COZA (“SFI.COZA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at www.sficoza.co.za (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
In some cases, we may use cookies to collect information that becomes personal information when combined with other information we hold about you.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies are widely used by website owners to make websites function properly, improve performance, provide analytics, and enhance user experiences.
Cookies set by SFI.COZA are referred to as First-Party Cookies.
Cookies set by third-party service providers are referred to as Third-Party Cookies. These cookies may enable additional functionality such as analytics, social media integration, advertising, embedded content, and performance monitoring.
WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- Ensuring the Website functions properly.
- Remembering user preferences.
- Understanding how visitors interact with our Website.
- Improving user experience and content delivery.
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Protecting website security.
- Enabling social media sharing features.
- Analysing traffic and audience engagement.
Some cookies are essential to the operation of the Website, while others help us improve our services and content.
HOW CAN YOU CONTROL COOKIES?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
When visiting SFI.COZA, you may be presented with a Cookie Consent Banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences.
Please note:
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled because they are necessary for the Website to function.
- Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of parts of the Website.
- You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
1. Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off.
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Security | Protect against malicious activity and abuse |
| Site Functionality | Enable basic website functions |
| User Preferences | Store consent and session settings |
2. Performance and Functionality Cookies
These cookies help improve website performance and user experience.
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Faster Loading | Improve page speed |
| User Experience | Remember settings and preferences |
| Media Features | Enable embedded videos and content |
3. Analytics and Customisation Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics
- Website traffic monitoring tools
- Audience engagement tracking
Information collected may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Device and browser information
This information is generally aggregated and anonymised.
4. Advertising Cookies
If advertising services are used on SFI.COZA in the future, advertising cookies may be used to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements.
- Measure advertising effectiveness.
- Prevent repetitive ad displays.
- Improve advertiser reporting.
Advertising cookies do not directly identify users but may be linked to browser and device information.
5. Social Media Cookies
Our Website may include content or sharing tools from third-party social platforms such as:
- X (formerly Twitter)
- YouTube
These services may place cookies on your device and collect information according to their own privacy policies.
6. Unclassified Cookies
From time to time, we may identify cookies that have not yet been classified.
We continuously review and categorise such cookies as required.
MANAGING COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.
You can find information for popular browsers below:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Opera
Please consult your browser’s Help section for instructions.
OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, SFI.COZA may use similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons
- Tracking Pixels
- Tags
- Embedded Scripts
These technologies help us:
- Measure website performance.
- Understand visitor behaviour.
- Improve content delivery.
- Monitor newsletter engagement.
- Evaluate marketing campaigns.
These technologies often work together with cookies.
DO WE USE FLASH COOKIES?
SFI.COZA does not currently use Flash Cookies (Local Shared Objects).
Should this change in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.
TARGETED ADVERTISING
Third-party advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements.
These technologies may collect information about your interactions with our Website and other websites to provide more relevant advertising experiences.
SFI.COZA does not control the technologies used by third-party advertisers and recommends reviewing their individual privacy policies.
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- Applicable laws and regulations;
- Website functionality;
- Industry standards;
- Cookie technologies we use.
Any updates will be published on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Continued use of the Website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
General Enquiries
hello.sficoza@gmail.com
Content Submissions
submissions.sficoza@gmail.com
Complaints & Privacy Requests
complaints.sficoza@gmail.com
Website
www.sfi.co.za
Country of Operation
South Africa
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