Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Code Cash (codecash.co.za) uses them, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy is aligned with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide useful analytics to site owners.
Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or banking details. They simply help the website remember things like whether you have visited before or which pages you looked at.
How We Use Cookies
Code Cash uses cookies to keep the site running smoothly, understand how visitors use the site, and improve your experience. Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we use.
Essential Cookies (WordPress)
WordPress sets a small number of cookies that are necessary for the website to function. These include session cookies for logged-in users and cookies that remember your comment details if you leave a comment. These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Performance and Caching (WP Super Cache)
We use WP Super Cache to speed up page loading times. This plugin may set a cookie to determine whether to serve you a cached (pre-built) version of a page, which helps the site load faster for you.
Analytics (Jetpack and Google Site Kit)
We use Jetpack and Google Site Kit to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools collect anonymised data such as which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from. This information helps us improve our content and focus on what is most useful to our readers.
Google Analytics (via Site Kit) may set cookies such as _ga and _gid to distinguish between visitors. Jetpack may set cookies for its own statistics features.
Spam Protection (Akismet)
Akismet is used to filter spam comments on the site. It may set cookies to help identify and block spam submissions. This protects both the site and our readers from unwanted content.
Managing Your Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or set preferences for specific websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of this website function.
Here is how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Your Rights Under POPIA
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to know what personal information is being collected and how it is being used. You also have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
Code Cash does not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. The analytics data we collect is used solely to improve this website.
If you would like to exercise any of your rights under POPIA, or if you have questions about how your data is handled, please contact us at info@codecash.co.za.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the tools we use or in applicable legislation. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Questions
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email us at info@codecash.co.za.