Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy


This Cookie Policy applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of South Africa.

1. Introduction

Our website, https://akafin.co.za (hereinafter referred to as “the website”), uses cookies and other related technologies (collectively referred to as “cookies”) to enhance user experience and website functionality. Cookies may also be placed by third parties we engage with. This document provides information about how we use cookies on our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files enable the website to recognize your device during subsequent visits, improving your browsing experience by storing your preferences and usage data.

3. What Are Scripts?

Scripts are small pieces of programming code that enable our website to function properly and offer interactivity. Scripts are executed on our server or your device to enhance website features.

4. What Is a Web Beacon?

Web beacons (or pixel tags) are invisible pieces of text or images on a website used to monitor user behaviour, such as tracking visits or interactions with specific parts of the site.

5. Types of Cookies

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

5.1 Technical or Functional Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They store your preferences and improve your experience, such as keeping you logged in or remembering your selections. These cookies do not require your consent.

5.2 Statistics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting and analyzing usage data. They help us improve the website's performance. We require your consent to use these cookies.

5.3 Marketing/Tracking Cookies

These cookies track user behaviour to create user profiles for targeted marketing. They may also be used to show ads across different websites or monitor user engagement with content.

6. Placed Cookies

Service

Purpose

Category

Google reCAPTCHA

Spam prevention

Functional, Marketing/Tracking

Google Analytics

Website usage analysis

Statistics

WordPress

Website functionality

Functional

Google Maps

Location-based features

Marketing/Tracking

YouTube

Embedded video functionality

Marketing/Tracking, Functional, Statistics

Miscellaneous

Pending investigation

Functional/Other

7. Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, we display a pop-up requesting your cookie preferences. By selecting “Save preferences,” you consent to the use of cookies as specified in this policy. You can modify or revoke your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the “Manage Consent” feature on our website.

8. Enabling/Disabling and Deleting Cookies

You can manage cookie settings through your internet browser. Options include:

  1. Deleting all cookies manually.
  2. Blocking certain types of cookies.
  3. Receiving notifications before a cookie is placed.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Deleted cookies will be restored upon your next visit if they are not blocked.

9. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

Under POPIA, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  1. The right to know why your data is needed, how it will be used, and for how long it will be retained.
  2. The right to access your personal data.
  3. The right to request corrections, deletions, or limitations on the processing of your personal data.
  4. The right to withdraw your consent for data processing.
  5. The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator South Africa.
  6. Contact Details for the Information Regulator: P.O. Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017 Complaints email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

10. Contact Details

For questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Akani Retirement Fund Administrators
Website: https://akafin.co.za
Email: queries@akafin.co.za
Phone: 011 578 53333