Cookie Policy
Effective date: 8 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Compuways uses cookies solely to enable the core functionality of our platform. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| compuways_session | Essential | 14 days (sliding) | Stores your encrypted login session so you remain logged in between pages. Contains no personal data in readable form — the session is AES-256 encrypted. |
| __Host-next (if applicable) | Essential | Session | Next.js framework cookie for request routing. Deleted when you close your browser. |
4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
The cookies we use are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform. Without them, you would be unable to log in or use member features. Because they are essential, they do not require your consent under POPIA or applicable e-commerce regulations.
5. Analytics and Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) or any advertising or retargeting cookies. If we introduce such cookies in future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be sought.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our platform is hosted on Vercel (vercel.com). Vercel's infrastructure may set technical cookies for load-balancing and performance purposes. These are strictly operational and contain no personally identifiable information.
7. How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling the session cookie will prevent you from logging in to the platform.
Browser cookie management guides:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new technologies or cookies. The effective date at the top of this document will be updated, and registered users will be notified of material changes.
9. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies: info@compuways.co.za
Information Officer: Arnold Graaff — arnold@compuways.com
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