Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2025/11/08
POPIA CompliantCookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time.
How We Use Cookies
Tenders-SA.org uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and provide personalized services. All cookie usage complies with POPIA requirements.
Essential Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests.
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Authentication | 7 days | Essential |
| session_id | Session management | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Analytics |
| preferences | User preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| location | Geographic preferences | 30 days | Functional |
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Cookie Preferences Center
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or through your account settings.
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
Analytics Services
- • Google Analytics
- • Hotjar
- • PostHog
Marketing Platforms
- • Google Ads
- • LinkedIn Marketing Solutions
- • Meta Business Suite
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie policy. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how they use cookies.
If You Enable Cookies
- ✓ Personalized tender recommendations
- ✓ Remembered login sessions
- ✓ Saved search preferences
- ✓ Improved website performance
- ✓ Relevant marketing content
If You Disable Cookies
- ✗ May need to login repeatedly
- ✗ Generic tender recommendations
- ✗ Lost preferences on each visit
- ✗ Limited personalization
- ✗ No targeted marketing
Essential Functionality
Some features of our website may not work properly without essential cookies. However, you can still access basic tender search and viewing functionality.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification for major changes
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
Right to Information
Know what cookies are being used and for what purpose
Right to Consent
Choose which cookies you want to accept or reject
Right to Withdraw
Change your cookie preferences at any time
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
This Cookie Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa.