Last updated: 26 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how StatusSASSACheck (statussassacheck.co.za) uses them, and what choices you have regarding their use. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information such as your name, ID number, or banking details. They cannot be used to run programmes or deliver viruses to your device.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies and they cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate through the site. All data collected is anonymous and aggregated — it does not identify you as an individual.
- Cookie name: _ga, _ga_*, _gid
- Purpose: Distinguish unique visitors and track page visits
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Provider: Google LLC
Advertising Cookies
We display advertisements on this website through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies help ensure that advertisements shown to you are relevant and useful.
- Cookie name: IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID, __gads
- Purpose: Display personalised advertisements
- Duration: Up to 13 months
- Provider: Google LLC (via DoubleClick/AdSense)
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
Performance and Caching Cookies
We use LiteSpeed Cache to improve page load speeds. This plugin sets cookies to manage caching and improve your browsing experience on our website.
- Cookie name: _lscache_vary
- Purpose: Enable page caching for faster load times
- Duration: Session
- Provider: LiteSpeed Technologies
Microsoft Clarity Cookies
We use Microsoft Clarity to analyse user behaviour on our website through session recordings and heatmaps. This helps us improve the usability of our site. Data collected by Clarity is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Cookie name: _clck, _clsk, CLID, ANONCHK, MR, MUID, SM
- Purpose: Record user sessions and generate heatmaps
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Provider: Microsoft Corporation
3. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when cookies are being placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties directly:
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our use of cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@statussassacheck.co.za.