Cookies Policy
Introduction
Last updated: 05 November 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Cronicly.com uses cookies and similar technologies on our entertainment magazine website focused on lifestyle and personal development topics. The policy applies to all visitors in South Africa and is designed to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) as well as related e-commerce and consumer protection laws. We aim to be transparent about our practices so you can make informed choices about your data.
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, browsing history, and device details. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that serve comparable functions by accessing or storing data on your browser or device. These tools allow websites to recognise returning visitors and remember certain actions without requiring repeated input.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
Cronicly.com employs these technologies to deliver a functional and personalised experience tailored to readers interested in entertainment, lifestyle trends, and personal growth content. Without them, core features such as article navigation and content recommendations would not operate smoothly. They also help us understand audience engagement so we can improve the quality of our magazine-style articles and blog posts.
Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorise cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media types. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operations such as page loading and security. Functional cookies remember user settings like display preferences. Analytics cookies track visit patterns to refine content. Advertising cookies support relevant promotions while social-media cookies facilitate sharing features where applicable.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Cronicly.com and remain under our control for purposes like session management. Third-party cookies originate from external providers that assist with analytics or content delivery. Both types may be present, but we limit third-party involvement to essential partners that align with our entertainment and lifestyle focus.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted upon closing. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, often ranging from a few days to several months, allowing recognition on future visits. Retention periods vary by category, with necessary cookies typically expiring quickly and analytics ones lasting longer to support ongoing performance insights.
Data Handled and Purposes of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies handle login status and security tokens to prevent unauthorised access. Functional cookies store language or theme choices for a smoother reading experience. Analytics cookies collect aggregated page views and navigation paths to identify popular lifestyle articles. Advertising cookies may note interests in personal development topics to show suitable promotions, while social-media cookies enable basic interaction tracking if sharing tools are active. All data processing respects POPIA principles of minimisation and purpose limitation.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under South African Law
Under POPIA, consent is required for non-essential cookies, and we obtain it through our site-wide cookie banner before activation. Strictly necessary cookies qualify for exemption as they are essential for service delivery. We maintain records of consent choices and allow withdrawal at any time, consistent with South African consumer rights and data protection standards.
Cookie Providers and Durations
Our necessary cookies are first-party with short sessions. Analytics providers use identifiers that last up to two years for trend analysis. Advertising partners apply persistent cookies of varying lengths tied to campaign cycles. Full details appear in our consent manager interface, listing names, categories, and expiry information where available.
How the Consent Manager Works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or customise selections by category. You can revisit preferences via a dedicated link in the footer to change or withdraw consent instantly. Changes take effect immediately and are stored for future sessions.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent site access or break features such as content loading. Analytics and advertising cookies can usually be restricted without affecting core readability, though personalisation options will be limited.
International Transfers and Privacy Policy Reference
Some third-party providers may process data outside South Africa. In such cases, we rely on appropriate safeguards aligned with POPIA. For complete details on data handling beyond cookies, please consult our separate Privacy Policy available on the site.
Policy Changes and Contact Route
We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal or operational developments. The last-updated date at the top indicates the current version. For questions about cookies, use the contact form on our Contacts page. 1 Tom Brink Road, Atlantis Industrial, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa serves as the registered address for formal correspondence.