Cookies Policy

Last updated: 24 August 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Famewireko.com uses cookies and similar technologies on our informational website for African entrepreneurs. The site operates as a non-commercial resource based in South Africa and provides educational content through articles and a blog. We process data in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and related South African laws governing electronic communications.

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and store limited information such as preferences or session details. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can track activity without storing files. These tools may record your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages and referral sources. They do not store sensitive personal details unless you actively provide them through forms.

Why We Use Cookies

We employ these technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve navigation for visitors seeking entrepreneurial information and understand how users from across Africa engage with our content. Without them certain pages may fail to load properly and we would lose the ability to maintain basic site security or remember language settings. The non-commercial nature of the site means we avoid aggressive tracking but still require minimal data collection to deliver reliable service.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page loading and security checks. Functional cookies remember choices like text size or navigation preferences. Analytics or performance cookies gather aggregated statistics on visitor behaviour to refine article topics relevant to African entrepreneurs. Advertising or targeting cookies are not deployed because the site does not run commercial promotions. Social-media cookies may appear if embedded sharing buttons from third-party platforms are present on blog posts.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies originate directly from Famewireko.com and help maintain your session while browsing our domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may be set when we integrate tools that support our informational mission, yet they remain limited in scope and never used for personalised advertising.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser remains open and delete automatically when you close it. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a defined period ranging from a few days to two years depending on their purpose. For example an analytics cookie might expire after thirteen months to allow year-over-year comparison of readership trends among entrepreneurs in different regions.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle basic identifiers needed to prevent fraud and keep the site stable. Functional cookies store non-identifying preferences to enhance usability. Analytics cookies process aggregated metrics such as page views and bounce rates so we can identify which topics on African business practices attract the most interest. No category collects names, email addresses or financial data unless you voluntarily submit them via the contact form.

Legal Basis Under South African Law

Under POPIA, strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interest of the website operator to deliver a functional service. Other categories require your consent which we obtain through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal. We do not use cookies for direct marketing or automated decision-making.

Our Cookie Table

The following table summarises the cookies currently in use. Names, providers, categories and durations are listed for transparency.

PHPSESSID – Famewireko.com – Strictly necessary – Session duration
cookie_consent – Famewireko.com – Functional – One year
_ga – Google Analytics – Analytics – Thirteen months
_gid – Google Analytics – Analytics – Twenty-four hours
__cfduid – Cloudflare – Strictly necessary – One year

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

A consent banner appears on first visit allowing you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. You can reopen the banner via a link in the footer to change selections later. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further placement of rejected cookies though previously stored data may remain until natural expiry.

Browser Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers permit you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent pages from loading or submitting the contact form correctly. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content relevance but does not stop you from reading articles or using the blog.

International Data Transfers

Some analytics providers store data outside South Africa. When transfers occur we rely on appropriate safeguards recognised under POPIA. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which covers all data handling practices beyond cookies.

Changes to This Policy and Contact Information

We review this document periodically and update it when technologies or legal requirements change. The current version always displays the last-updated date near the top. For questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach [email protected], 33 Cedar Ave, Lansdowne, Cape Town, 7780, +27 67 000 4928. This policy forms part of our commitment to transparent operation for the African entrepreneurial community.