Privacy Policy – Cookies

Effective Date: 04 March 2025

1. Introduction
   Welcome to Tech for Good. This Privacy Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What Are Cookies?
   Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences, analysing website traffic, and enabling certain functionalities.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
   We use the following categories of cookies:
   ● Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
   ● Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data to improve website performance and user experience.
   ● Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
   ● Analytical/Tracking Cookies: Help us analyse website traffic and user behavior for optimisation.
   ● Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
   ● WordPress Functional Cookies: These include cookies for user authentication, commenter details, and admin panel functionality.
4. How We Use Cookies
   Cookies help us:
   ● Provide core website functionality
   ● Enhance security and fraud prevention
   ● Improve website usability and navigation
   ● Analyse website traffic and improve performance
   ● Deliver targeted marketing content
   ● Store login session details for authenticated users
   ● Save user comments and preferences to streamline user experience
   ● Support WordPress administrative functions
5. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA & GDPR Compliance) Under POPIA, we process personal information only when necessary for legitimate business purposes or with your consent. Under GDPR, our legal basis for processing cookies depends on the type:
   ● Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest
   ● Performance, Functionality, Analytical, and Marketing Cookies: Consent-based processing
   ● WordPress Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest or consent, depending on user interaction
6. Managing Cookie Preferences You can manage or disable cookies at any time using:
   ● Our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.
   ● Your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
   ● Opt-out mechanisms for third-party cookies where applicable.
   ● The WordPress user settings to manage session-based cookies.
7. Third-Party Cookies & Plugins Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and plugins used on our WordPress website. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. If you use our website's commenting system, additional cookies may be stored for convenience.
8. Data Retention Cookies remain on your device for different periods:
   ● Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
   ● Persistent Cookies: Remain stored on your device for a set duration unless deleted manually.
   ● WordPress User Cookies: Stored based on user session duration or login preference settings.
9. Your Rights Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:
   ● Withdraw your cookie consent at any time.
   ● Request access to personal data collected via cookies.
   ● Request deletion of personal data associated with cookies.
   ● Restrict or object to the processing of certain cookies.
   ● Manage stored cookies through your WordPress user profile.
10. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

    Tech for Good
    37 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg
    Email: info@techforgood.co.za
    Phone: 0736493411

    By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.