Effective Date: 1 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how YouthInfo.co.za uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and your options regarding their use.
By continuing to browse YouthInfo.co.za, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can manage your preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions, preferences, and login details over a period of time.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies – placed by YouthInfo.co.za
- Third-party cookies – placed by services we use (e.g. Google AdSense, Google Analytics)
2. Why We Use Cookies
YouthInfo.co.za uses cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience and website performance
- Understand user behaviour and interaction (via tools like Google Analytics)
- Deliver relevant advertisements through platforms like Google AdSense
- Track user preferences and consent for cookie use
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These are necessary for basic site functions and cannot be disabled. |
| Performance Cookies | Used to collect anonymous data to help us improve site performance. |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences, like language or region. |
| Advertising Cookies | Used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness. |
Third-party advertising partners (e.g. Google AdSense) may also use cookies to personalise and serve ads based on your browsing history across this and other websites.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may place cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other sites
- Measure ad impressions and prevent duplicate ads
- Provide interest-based advertising
To learn more about how Google uses your data, visit:
📎 How Google uses cookies in advertising
You can control personalised ads from Google via your account settings here:
📎 Google Ads Settings
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Here’s how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Manage cookies
- Firefox: Manage cookies
- Safari: Manage cookies
- Edge: Manage cookies
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
6. Your Consent
Upon your first visit, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
By accepting, you consent to our use of cookies as described above. Your consent is stored and can be updated or withdrawn at any time.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or improvements in how we use cookies. We encourage users to review this page regularly for updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, feel free to reach out to us:
📩 Email: info@youthinfo.co.za
📄 Visit our Contact Us page