Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02 November 2026

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information that can be read by the site or third parties on subsequent visits. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that serve comparable functions by tracking activity or preferences without always using traditional files. On this entertainment magazine site focused on celebrity culture and South African entertainment, these tools help deliver relevant articles, manage sessions and support commercial operations. They may record details such as browser type, pages viewed, time spent and device identifiers to improve the reading experience for local audiences.

Why the site uses them

The site employs cookies to operate securely, remember user choices, analyse traffic patterns and support advertising that funds free content about South African celebrities and events. Without them certain features would fail, such as maintaining login states during reading sessions or showing personalised recommendations based on past articles about local film and music industries. They also enable compliance with legal obligations under South African law by recording consent choices.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions like page loading and security checks. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language or region settings for South African users. Analytics or performance cookies track aggregate usage to identify popular celebrity interviews or entertainment features. Advertising or targeting cookies deliver relevant promotions for events and products. Social media cookies allow sharing of articles on platforms popular in South Africa and may track visits for those providers. Each category serves distinct purposes tied to the site's commercial entertainment magazine model.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by FinDraxy.info and remain under its control for purposes such as session management. Third-party cookies originate from external providers including analytics services or advertising networks that help monetise content about celebrity culture. These third parties may combine data across multiple sites but must follow South African data protection rules when processing information from local visitors.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention information

Session cookies expire when the browser closes and support temporary activities like navigating between entertainment news pages. Persistent cookies remain for longer periods, typically between thirty days and two years depending on purpose, to retain preferences or measure long-term engagement with celebrity features. Retention periods are set to the minimum necessary for the stated goal and are reviewed regularly under POPIA principles.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies handle technical data such as IP address fragments and session identifiers to prevent fraud. Functional cookies store choice settings like article layout preferences. Analytics cookies process anonymised visit statistics to refine coverage of South African entertainment events. Advertising cookies capture interest signals for targeted promotions. All processing aligns with the site's role as a commercial publisher and respects the limited scope of data collected from readers.

Consent or exemption basis under South African law

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the legitimate interests or contractual necessity provisions of POPIA and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. Other categories require prior consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting access to essential content. The site does not rely on implied consent and provides granular options for each non-essential category.

Cookie or provider table

The following table summarises key cookies used: necessary category includes session identifiers from FinDraxy.info with duration of browser session; analytics category includes performance tracking from third-party measurement services with duration up to twenty-four months; advertising category includes targeting identifiers from ad networks with duration up to thirteen months; functional category includes preference storage from the site with duration up to twelve months. Exact names and durations appear in the consent manager interface and are updated as providers change.

How the consent manager works and user choices

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories before any non-essential cookies activate. Users may revisit the banner via a link in the footer to review or alter choices. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further collection by those categories while previously stored data is handled according to retention rules. Changes take effect on the next page load.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent the site from loading properly or remembering basic choices. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies reduces personalisation but does not block access to articles. South African users should consult their browser documentation for steps that suit their device and note that some features of the entertainment magazine may become unavailable.

International transfers and reference to Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside South Africa to jurisdictions with different protections. Such transfers occur only where appropriate safeguards exist under POPIA. Full details on data handling appear in the separate Privacy Policy available from the site footer.

Policy changes, contact route and last updated date

This policy is reviewed periodically and updated when technologies or legal requirements change. The current version is dated 02 November 2026. Questions about cookies or this document may be sent using the contact form on the Contacts page or by writing to help@findraxy.info or 23 Morris Street East, Woodmead, Sandton, 2196, South Africa. FinDraxy.info | Registered Name: Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd | Company Registration Number: 1988/007302/07 | VAT Number: 4210187250 | Registered Office: 23 Morris Street East, Woodmead, Sandton, 2196, South Africa | Email: help@findraxy.info