Effective Date: 26 September 2025

Last Updated: 26 September 2025

South African Daily (“SA Daily”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the “Site”) to improve your browsing experience, understand audience engagement, and provide relevant services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set directly by South African Daily.

• Third-party cookies: Set by external service providers (e.g., analytics, social media).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

Necessary for the operation of our website.

Examples: security features, page navigation, load balancing.

Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the site.

Collect information such as page visits, time spent, and error reports.

Example: Google Analytics (with anonymised data collection where possible).

c. Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences (such as region or language settings).

Enhance and personalise your browsing experience.

d. Advertising & Social Media Cookies (if applicable in future)

Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads.

Enable sharing of articles via platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Note: At present, South African Daily does not sell advertising data to third parties. If this changes, this policy will be updated.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly.

• Monitor performance and improve user experience.

• Analyse readership trends and article engagement.

• Support security measures.

• Enable content sharing on social media platforms.

4. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies.

Browser Settings: You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Cookie Banner: On your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customise settings.

Opt-Out: Some third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) provide their own opt-out tools.

Note: Blocking some cookies may affect your browsing experience or limit access to certain site features.

5. Data Protection

Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operational practices. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the latest Effective Date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

[info@southafricandaily.co.za](mailto:info@southafricandaily.co.za)

[admin@southafricandaily.co.za](mailto:admin@southafricandaily.co.za)

Sifiso Mahlangu — (+27) 83 765 4478