Effective Date: 01 January 2025

At Smart Konnect (Pty) Ltd, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. If you have any questions, please contact us at support@smartkonnect.co.za or call 074 138 8406.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences and activity.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

1. Essential Cookies

   • Necessary for the website to function properly.
   • Enable features such as secure login and access to certain areas.

2. Performance Cookies

   • Collect information about how you interact with our website.
   • Help us understand which pages are visited most often and improve site functionality.

3. Functional Cookies

   • Remember your preferences, such as language settings or region.
   • Enhance your overall user experience.

4. Advertising and Analytics Cookies

   • Track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements.
   • Provide insights into website traffic and user behavior through analytics tools.

3. How We Use Cookies

Smart Konnect (Pty) Ltd uses cookies to:

• Provide a seamless and personalized user experience.
• Analyze website performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Tailor marketing and advertising efforts to better meet your needs.
• Enhance security and detect fraudulent activities.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), to set cookies on our website. These cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have control over the use of cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies. You can disable cookies or set alerts when cookies are being used.
• Opt-Out Tools: For analytics or advertising cookies, you can opt out through third-party platforms like Google Ads or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
• Cookie Consent Banner: When you visit our website, you will see a banner allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and usability of certain website features.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect data such as:

• Your IP address.
• Device type and operating system.
• Pages visited and time spent on the website.
• Interaction with advertisements or links.

This data is anonymized wherever possible and used solely for the purposes outlined above.

7. Data Sharing and Storage

• Data collected through cookies is stored securely and used in compliance with our Privacy Policy.
• We do not share cookie data with unauthorized third parties.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: support@smartkonnect.co.za
• Phone: 074 138 8406

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. Thank you for choosing Smart Konnect (Pty) Ltd for your IT needs!