Cookies Policy

Welcome to eKayNews (www.ekaynews.co.za). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile platforms. By accessing or using eKayNews, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings to disable them or refrain from using our website.

eKayNews is an independent South African online news platform providing news content, including business news, sports news, Lotto and Powerball results, educational news, and more. This Cookies Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These files help the website remember your preferences, enhance user experience, track your interactions with the site, and provide personalized content and ads.

Cookies play a key role in improving the functionality of websites, enabling smoother browsing, and providing website owners with valuable data on user behavior. eKayNews uses cookies to analyze site usage, improve functionality, and tailor advertisements to our audience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party cookies (set by eKayNews) and third-party cookies (set by external services). The types of cookies used on our website include:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

• Example: Session cookies that allow you to navigate between pages efficiently.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information on how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited most often, and whether any error messages are shown. These cookies help us improve the performance of the website.

• Example: Google Analytics cookies for monitoring website traffic and user behavior.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices (such as your language or region), providing enhanced and more personalized features.

• Example: Storing language preferences for users.

d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites and may be used by third-party advertisers to display personalized ads.

• Example: Cookies used for personalized advertising by Google AdSense.

e. Social Media Cookies

Social media cookies are set by third-party social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter, and allow users to share content or interact with our website through these platforms.

• Example: Facebook or Twitter sharing cookies.

3. How We Use Cookies

At eKayNews, we use cookies to achieve the following purposes:

• Improve User Experience: Cookies enable us to provide a personalized experience by remembering your preferences, such as your region or language, when you return to our website.
• Analyze Website Traffic: We use performance and analytics cookies to track website usage patterns, which help us identify popular content, improve our website design, and troubleshoot issues.
• Advertising and Marketing: We use advertising cookies to deliver tailored ads to users based on their browsing history and preferences.
• Security: Essential cookies are used to ensure the security and functionality of the website during your visit.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services like Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and other advertising partners that may place cookies on your device. These third-party cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and interaction with content on our website.

eKayNews has no control over these third-party cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on how they collect and use your data.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can disable cookies entirely or configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:

• Google Chrome:
  1. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner and select Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and Security, click on Cookies and other site data.
  3. Adjust your settings to block or delete cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox:
  1. Click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner and select Options.
  2. Go to the Privacy & Security tab and manage your cookie preferences.
• Safari:
  1. Open Safari and click on Preferences.
  2. Go to the Privacy tab and manage your cookie settings.
• Microsoft Edge:
  1. Click the three dots in the upper-right corner and select Settings.
  2. Go to the Privacy, Search, and Services section and adjust your cookie settings.

For further guidance, consult the help section of your browser or visit the About Cookies website (www.aboutcookies.org) for detailed instructions on how to manage cookies in different browsers.

6. Consent to Use Cookies

By accessing and continuing to use our website, you provide eKayNews with your consent to place cookies on your device as described in this Cookies Policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you may choose to disable them. However, please be aware that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent certain features from functioning properly.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes to this policy by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookies Policy, please feel free to contact us at:

Email: info@ekaynews.co.za
Website: www.ekaynews.co.za

This Cookies Policy ensures that users are informed of how eKayNews uses cookies, complies with privacy laws, and provides clear instructions for managing cookie preferences, ultimately optimizing for SEO and user transparency.