Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience with Instinctive Payroll's services.

2. How We Use Cookies

Instinctive Payroll uses cookies for several important purposes:

• To enable essential website functionality and security features
• To remember your login information and preferences
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• To improve our services and user experience
• To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

Purpose: Authentication, security, and basic functionality
Duration: Session or up to 12 months
Examples: Login sessions, security tokens, form submissions

3.2 Performance Cookies

‍These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user navigation patterns.

Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Duration: Up to 24 months
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking

3.3 Functionality Cookies

‍These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Purpose: Enhanced functionality and personalization
Duration: Up to 12 months
Examples: Language settings, display preferences, region settings

3.4 Targeting Cookies

‍These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other websites.

Purpose: Advertising and marketing communications
Duration: Up to 12 months
Examples: Remarketing pixels, social media integrations

4. Third-Party Cookies

‍We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing and fraud prevention
• Security Services: For protection against malicious activity and cyber threats
• Customer Support Tools: For live chat and customer service functionality

5. Cookie Duration

‍Cookies can be session-based or persistent:

Session Cookies

‍These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you navigate through our website.

Persistent Cookies

‍These cookies remain on your device for a set period (up to 24 months) or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience on return visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

‍You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

‍Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Be notified when a cookie is set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

‍• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and security.

7. Cookie Table

‍Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:

• session_id > Essential > Maintains user session > Session
• auth_token > Essential > User authentication > 12 months
• _ga > Performance > Google Analytics tracking > 24 months
• preferences > Functionality > Stores user preferences > 12 months

8. Your Consent

‍By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

‍We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

10. More Information

‍For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org

11. Contact Us

‍If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: admin@ipayroll.co.za
Phone: +27 76 740 7673
Address: Rustenburg, South Africa

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.