GetaDoc Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy outlines the use of cookies and related tracking technologies by GetaDoc (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) on our websites, applications, and associated services operating in the context of South Africa. Our digital platforms, including getadoc.co.za and our mobile applications (“Apps”), collectively referred to as “GetaDoc Services,” utilise cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Kindly refer to the GetaDoc <Privacy Policy> for comprehensive information on cookies and tracking technologies and to learn how you can contact us for further details.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer’s hard drive when you access a website. Each time your device interacts with a GetaDoc Service, a unique cookie is assigned. Different types of cookies serve distinct functions:
- Session cookies: These cookies are specific to your current visit and store information as you navigate various pages within GetaDoc Services. They automatically expire and delete themselves after a short period, such as when you leave the website or close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies identify you during your visits to GetaDoc Services, remembering your preferences. They remain on your browser or mobile device until you choose to remove them or they expire.
- Third-party cookies: Placed by entities other than GetaDoc, these cookies track browsing activity across multiple sites and sessions. They are usually persistent and remain until deleted or their predetermined expiration.
Web Beacons
Web Beacons are image files embedded in web pages, used to monitor page activity. They transmit information from your browser, such as IP address, URL of the page with the Web Beacon, browser type, and associated cookies.
Cookies on GetaDoc Services
Cookies utilized on GetaDoc Services serve the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: These cookies are crucial for the proper functioning of GetaDoc Services and allow access to specific site areas. For instance, they enable access to content available only to registered users.
- Enhanced features: These cookies store user preferences, like language or region, providing personalized experiences. They may also deliver requested services, such as video playback.
- Performance and Analytics: These cookies analyze user interactions to monitor website performance and improve GetaDoc Services.
- Advertising: GetaDoc and our partners use these cookies to deliver relevant advertisements on our platforms and third-party sites. These ads are based on user interests, prior browsing behavior, and related data. Cookies can also limit ad exposure and measure advertising effectiveness.
We employ cookies and tracking technologies to recognize individual users, remember preferences, monitor usage, analyze trends, and personalize the Services, including advertising. We collect information such as IP addresses, browser details, preferences, cookies, viewed content, and actions taken. Additionally, our Apps collect device-specific information and, with user consent, precise location data.
Third-Party Cookies
Sponsors and advertisers on GetaDoc Services may use their cookies in banner ads, sponsored links, and Brand Pages. Advertisements might appear on GetaDoc Services or external sites visited after GetaDoc. Third-party ad networks, such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, and others, collect data for targeted ads, often based on browsing activity.
User Choices
Most browsers allow cookie rejection, often found in browser settings. Rejecting cookies, however, might affect website functionality. To provide opt-out services like Network Advertising Initiative and TRUSTed Ads™, it’s necessary not to reject all cookies.
Users can opt out of data collection by specific companies or ad networks, and the World Privacy Forum’s Site offers resources on opting out of advertising cookies. GetaDoc also offers an AdChoices opt-out mechanism for tailored ads, and specific opt-out procedures are available in the GetaDoc App’s settings.
Additional Information for Users in South Africa
In compliance with South African regulations, GetaDoc displays a cookie banner to users in South Africa, allowing them to accept or decline cookie placement. Accepting cookies enhances user experience, while necessary cookies may not be declined.
Changes
GetaDoc reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy, and changes will be effective upon posting unless stated otherwise. Regularly reviewing this policy ensures you’re up-to-date on GetaDoc’s use of cookies.