WHAT IS A COOKIE?
A cookie is a small text file that stores Internet settings. Almost every website uses cookie technology. The cookie is downloaded by your Internet browser the first time you visit a website. The next time you visit this website with the same terminal device, the cookie and the information in it are either sent back to the originating website (First-party cookie) or to another website to which it belongs (Third-party cookie). By that, the website can detect that it has already been opened using this browser, and in some cases it will then vary the content it shows.
Some cookies are extremely useful because they can improve your user experience when you return to a website you have already visited. This assumes that you are using the same terminal device and the same browser as before; if so, cookies will remember your preferences, will know how you use the website, and will adapt the content you are shown so that it is more relevant to your personal interests and needs.
USE OF COOKIES ON THE TFS WEBSITE
TFS only uses functional (or necessary) cookies that are required for the site to function, including those that are necessary for Google Analytics to work. We analyse the use of this website to measure the audience but it is de-identified/anonymized data and therefore we do not know who you are. We store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission. This site uses Functional and Analytical types of cookies. Some cookies may be placed by third party services that appear on our pages.
COOKIE CATERGORY OVERVIEW
- Analytics – Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
- Necessary – Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Preference – Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
- Unclassified – Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
EXAMPLES OF THE HTTP COOKIES USED ON THE TFS WEBSITE
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Description | Duration |
| _ga | .transfin.co.za | Analytics | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookies stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors. | 2 years |
| _gid | .transfin.co.za | Analytics | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages visited in an anonymous form. | 1 day |
| _gat_gtag_UA_153538163_1 | .transfin.co.za | Analytics | This cookie is set by Google and is used to distinguish users. | 1 minute |
| TawkConnectionTime | www.transfin.co.za | Analytics | This cookie is set by Tawk.to which is a live chat functionality. The cookie is used to remember users so that previous chats can be linked together to provide better and improved service. | session |
| ss | va.tawk.to | Preference | This cookie is set by the provider Eventbrite. This cookie is used for the functionality of website chat-box function. | session |
| CookieConsent | Cookiebot | Necessary | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain | 1 year |
| wordpress_test_cookie | www.transfin.co.za | Necessary | Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies. | Session |
| sucuri_cloudproxy_uuid_# | www.transfin.co.za | Unclassified | Pending | 1 day |
CONSENT
Upon initially visiting our site a cookie pop-up banner will appear which enables you to “Use necessary cookies only”, or to “Allow all cookies” which will enrich your overall site experience.
You can at any time change, withdraw or review your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.
Your consent strictly applies to that of the following domain: www.transfin.co.za
CONTACT US
Email: InfoOffice@transfin.co.za
Please state your consent ID (found within the Cookie Declaration page) and date when you contact us regarding your consent.
DISCLAIMER
While every reasonable effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy and soundness of the content of this material, Transparent Financial Services (Pty) Ltd does not accept any responsibility for the consequences of any actions based on any information contained herein. Information may be changed or updated without notice. TFS may also make improvements and/or changes to this information at any time without notice.
Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.