Legal Document
COOKIE POLICY
COOKIE POLICY NEXT GENETICS PLATFORM --- 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how NEXT GENETICS DORPERS (PTY) LTD ( “online”, “Platform”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the Platform. 1.2 This Policy should be read together with: * Privacy Policy * POPIA Compliance Statement --- 2. WHAT ARE COOKIES 2.1 Cookies are small text files stored on a User’s device when accessing a website. 2.2 Cookies allow the Platform to: * Recognise Users * Store preferences * Improve functionality --- 3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED The Platform may use the following categories of cookies: --- 3.1 Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled. They include: * Authentication cookies * Session management cookies * Security-related cookies --- 3.2 Functional Cookies These cookies enable enhanced functionality, including: * Remembering user preferences * Saving settings * Improving user experience --- 3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies These cookies collect information about how Users interact with the Platform, including: * Pages visited * Time spent on the Platform * Error tracking This information is used to improve performance and usability. --- 3.4 Third-Party Cookies The Platform may use third-party services that set cookies, including: * Analytics providers * Payment providers (e.g., PayFast, Ozow) * Security and fraud detection services These providers operate under their own privacy policies. --- 4. PURPOSE OF COOKIES Cookies are used to: 4.1 Enable core Platform functionality 4.2 Facilitate secure login and authentication 4.3 Process transactions 4.4 Monitor usage and improve performance 4.5 Detect and prevent fraud --- 5. USER CONSENT 5.1 By using the Platform, Users consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. 5.2 Where required by law, Users will be provided with a cookie notice or consent mechanism. --- 6. MANAGING COOKIES 6.1 Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings. 6.2 Disabling cookies may affect: * Platform functionality * User experience * Access to certain features --- 7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES 7.1 The Platform integrates with third-party services that may use cookies. 7.2 These services may include: * Payment gateways (PayFast, Ozow) * Analytics tools * Security services 7.3 The Platform is not responsible for the cookie practices of third parties. --- 8. DATA PROTECTION 8.1 Information collected through cookies may constitute personal information. 8.2 Such information is processed in accordance with: * POPIA * Privacy Policy --- 9. SECURITY 9.1 The Platform uses cookies as part of its security measures, including: * Session protection * Fraud detection * Authentication --- 10. RETENTION 10.1 Cookies may be: * Session-based (deleted after browsing session) * Persistent (stored for a defined period) 10.2 Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie. --- 11. AMENDMENTS 11.1 This Cookie Policy may be updated at any time. 11.2 Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of changes. --- 12. GOVERNING LAW This Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. --- 13. CONTACT DETAILS NEXT GENETICS DORPERS (PTY) LTD 2026/181336/07 250 Milner Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0181 info@nextgeneticsza.co.za --- END OF DOCUMENT