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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how RecruitSA uses cookies and similar technologies on our website recruitsa.co.za and application platform app.recruitsa.co.za. This policy is provided in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
cookie_consent Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences 6 months
auth_token Essential Authentication token for logged-in users (app.recruitsa.co.za only) Session
__cf_bm Essential Cloudflare bot management and security 30 minutes
cf_clearance Essential Cloudflare security clearance 1 year

3. Cookie Categories

3.1 Essential Cookies (No consent required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Authentication cookies: Required for user login and session management
  • Security cookies: Cloudflare protection against bots and malicious traffic
  • Consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent required)

If we implement analytics in the future, these cookies would help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We will only enable these after obtaining your consent.

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Consent required)

If we implement marketing or advertising features in the future, these cookies would be used to deliver relevant content. We will only enable these after obtaining your consent.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies: All cookie categories will be enabled
  • Accept essential only: Only essential cookies will be used
  • Manage preferences: Select which categories to enable

4.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

4.3 Browser Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use Cloudflare for website security and performance. Cloudflare may set essential cookies (__cf_bm, cf_clearance) for bot management and security purposes. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.

We do not use third-party advertising, social media, or tracking cookies.

6. 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. If we add new non-essential cookies, we will seek your consent again.

7. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact:

  • Email: privacy@recruitsa.co.za
  • Phone: +27 11 123 4567

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