Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide analytical information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves, but they may be linked to personal information we already hold about you.
2. How PeopleIQ SA Uses Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies on peopleiqsa.co.za:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website and platform to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure login sessions and CSRF protection. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| CSRF token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content, navigation and performance. GA4 uses cookies to collect aggregated, anonymised data about page views, session duration and user behaviour.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices on our website, such as onboarding progress stored in browser localStorage. This data is stored locally on your device and not transmitted to our servers.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing, retargeting or social media tracking cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be sought where required.
3. Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to the use of strictly necessary cookies. For analytics cookies, we rely on your consent where required by applicable law (including POPIA and applicable regulations). Where consent is required, a cookie consent banner will be displayed.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools described below.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- Set preferences for specific types of cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website or platform. Browser-specific instructions:
5. Google Analytics Disclosure
PeopleIQ SA uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) provided by Google LLC. GA4 may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website, including:
- Pages visited and time on site
- Browser and device type
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Traffic sources (how you arrived at our site)
This information is transmitted to and stored on Google servers. We have configured GA4 with IP anonymisation enabled. Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our cookie usage evolves or as regulatory requirements change. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update.
7. Contact Us
PeopleIQ SA (Pty) Ltd
Email: privacy@peopleiqsa.co.za