At Urbanwire, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect and use data. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our site, analyze our traffic, and support our independent explainer journalism.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by your web browser when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and provide valuable insights into how you interact with our content to help us provide a more personalized experience.
WordAds and Advertising Cookies
To keep our deep-dive analysis and financial guides free for all South Africans, Urbanwire uses WordAds and other third-party advertising networks to display relevant ads. (Please note that we are continually evaluating and expanding our advertising partnerships to sustain our journalism).
We comply with mandatory ad-serving policies:
- Third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to Urbanwire or other websites on the Internet.
- You can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising at any time by visiting http://www.aboutads.info.
Analytics and Site Performance
We use analytics tools to understand how our readers use our site such as which explainers, guides, or analytical pieces are the most valuable to you so we can continue cutting through the noise and delivering high-quality, relevant context. These tools use cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form.
South African Privacy Rights (POPIA)
As a publication built for South Africans, we strictly adhere to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). We do not sell your personal data. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any personal information voluntarily submitted through our Contact forms or Newsletter subscriptions is protected from misuse and unauthorized access, and it is used strictly for the purpose it was provided.
Managing Your 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 cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website’s features.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: info@urbanwire.co.za
Editor: Yanati Makana
