Cookie Policy.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Embark in Knowledge (EIK) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (eik.org.za and associated domains).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website.
They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply analytical information to website owners.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly and securely.
- Understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., measuring traffic to our Impact and Centres pages).
- Improve the speed and performance of our website.
- Allow you to easily share our content on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Depending on your interaction with our site, we may use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function properly. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to navigate our site safely.
You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.
Analytical/Performance Cookies
These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website.
This helps us improve the way our website works, ensuring users find what they are looking for easily.
Functionality Cookies
These are used to recognise you when you return to our website.
This enables us to personalise our content for you and remember your preferences, such as your language or region.
Targeting/Social Media Cookies
Our website includes links to our social media pages, including LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
These platforms may set cookies through our site to track your engagement or build a profile of your interests.
5. Third-Party Cookies
6. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer.
To manage your cookie preferences, refer to your browser’s help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: If you use your browser settings to block all cookies, including strictly necessary cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we handle your data, please contact our Information Officer:
- Name: Eddie Conradie (Managing Director)
- Email: eddie@eik.org.za
- WhatsApp / Phone: +27 75 476 3625
8. Cookie Consent and Implementation
To support POPIA and, where applicable, GDPR compliance, we recommend using a cookie consent mechanism on the website.
A cookie consent solution such as CookieYes or Complianz can provide a cookie banner that allows visitors to accept or decline non-essential cookies when they first visit the website.
The cookie consent mechanism should ensure that non-essential cookies are not activated before the visitor has provided the required consent.