Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function properly. These enable core features like secure login, session management, and account authentication. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate.
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., theme preference, language) to enhance your experience.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform, which pages are most visited, and where users encounter errors. We use this data to improve our Service.
- Security cookies: Help detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect your account from unauthorised access.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:
- Clerk: Our authentication provider, which sets cookies for secure login and session management
- Paystack: Our payment partner, which sets cookies during the checkout process
- Vercel Analytics: Our hosting platform, which sets analytics cookies to track page views and performance
We do not have control over these third-party cookies. For more information about how these providers use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Browser session | Maintain your login state during a visit |
| Persistent | Up to 12 months | Remember your preferences and settings |
| Analytics | Up to 24 months | Track aggregated usage patterns to improve the platform |
| Security | Up to 24 hours | Protect against fraud and unauthorised access |
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies already stored on your device
- Block cookies from being set
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Some features may not work correctly, and you may not be able to log in or access your account.
To manage cookies in your browser, refer to the help section of your specific browser:
6. POPIA Compliance
In accordance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies required for the platform to function are set without requiring explicit consent.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@emancip8.org
Company: LIVEMONEY (Pty) Ltd
Reg No: 2023/542782/07