Cookies
1. Introduction
This is the Cookie Policy for Making Diabetes Easier (www.makingdiabeteseasier.com/za), accessible from South Africa and governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including, but not limited to, the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA"). Our website uses cookies to improve the user experience and ensure that it is functioning effectively. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. Definition of Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data stored in text files that are saved on your computer or other devices when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to "remember" you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (using a "persistent cookie").
3. Use of Cookies
We use cookies for numerous reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to the website. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are unsure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
4. The Cookies We Set
4.1. Account-related cookies
If you create an account with us, then we will use cookies for the management of the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out, however, in some cases, they may remain afterwards to remember your site preferences.
4.2. Login-related cookies
We use cookies when you are logged in to your account, so the site remembers that you are "logged in". This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page.
4.3. Email newsletters-related cookies
Our site offers newsletter or email subscription services, and cookies may be used to remember if you are already registered and whether to show certain notifications which might only be valid to subscribed/unsubscribed users.
4.4. Surveys-related cookies
From time to time we offer user surveys and questionnaires to provide you with interesting insights, helpful tools, or to understand our user base more accurately. These surveys may use cookies to remember who has already taken part in a survey or to provide you with accurate results after you change pages.
4.5. Form-related cookies
When you submit data through a form, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. Third-party analytics are used to track and measure usage of this site so that we can continue to produce engaging content. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site or pages you visit which helps us understand how we can improve the site for you.
6. Disabling Cookies
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser. Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
In accordance with the provisions of the POPIA, you have the right to access and rectify your personal data, request the deletion of your data, oppose the processing of your data, withdraw your consent, and exercise your right to data portability. To learn more about these rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. More Information
For more information on how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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