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, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are embedded in the website ("third-party cookies"). Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
E
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate properly. These cookies do not require your consent under POPIA.
F
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language preference, data saver mode, and display settings) to provide a more personalised experience. They may also be used to remember your login details so you don't have to re-enter them each visit.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this information to improve the Platform's performance and user experience.
Ad
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by our advertising partners to track ad delivery and verify task completion (e.g., confirming that you watched a video ad to completion). They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Cookie Name
Type
Purpose
Duration
sessionid
Essential
Maintains your authenticated session
2 weeks
csrftoken
Essential
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
1 year
data_saver
Functional
Remembers your data saver mode preference
1 year
lang
Functional
Stores your preferred language setting
1 year
_ga / _gid
Analytics
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users and sessions
2 years / 24 hours
_ac_*
Advertising
Adcash — tracks ad delivery and task completion verification
30 days
cookie_consent
Essential
Records your cookie consent preferences
1 year
4. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies on your device when you use Earnify:
Adcash: Our primary advertising partner. Adcash sets cookies to track ad impressions, verify that video ads were watched to completion, and prevent ad fraud. Their cookie policy is available at adcash.com/privacy-policy.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Platform. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We do not control the cookies set by third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
View what cookies are stored on your device.
Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
Block cookies from specific or all websites.
Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
The process varies by browser. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit Earnify, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. Essential cookies are always active as they are necessary for the Platform to function.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your cookies and revisiting the Platform.
By continuing to use the Platform after being presented with the cookie consent notice, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, please be aware of the following impacts:
Cookie Type Disabled
Impact
Essential
You will be unable to log in or use the Platform. Task completion cannot be tracked.
Functional
Your preferences (language, data saver) will not be remembered between sessions.
Analytics
No impact on your experience. We will have less data to improve the Platform.
Advertising
Ad-based tasks may not credit points correctly, as completion cannot be verified.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@earnify.co.za.