Cookie Use

Last updated: 2025-10-27

This Cookie Use Policy explains how Anonymous You ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://anonymous-you.com (the "Service"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, provide analytics, and deliver personalised content and advertising. Pixels, local storage, and similar technologies are treated as "cookies" for the purposes of this policy.

2. Our legal basis (South Africa)

We process personal information via cookies in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA") and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 ("ECTA"). Where required, we rely on your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and advertising). We may use strictly necessary cookies to provide the Service you request (no consent required).

3. Types of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary: Essential for core functionality such as security, account login, session management, and CSRF protection. These cannot be switched off via our interface.
Performance/Analytics: Help us understand how the Service is used (e.g., page views, feature usage) so we can improve. These operate only with your consent where applicable.
Functionality: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, volume) to provide enhanced features.
Advertising/Measurement (if enabled): Used to deliver and measure ads, including interest-based advertising, if we integrate with ad partners. These operate only with your consent where applicable.

4. Examples of cookies we may set

Cookie	Purpose	Type	Retention
PHPSESSID (or similar)	Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated	Strictly Necessary	Session
csrf_token	Protects forms from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks	Strictly Necessary	Session
preferences (e.g., theme, volume)	Saves your UI settings to improve your experience	Functionality	Up to 12 months
analytics_* (if enabled)	Helps us measure traffic and usage patterns	Performance/Analytics	3–24 months (varies by provider)

Note: The cookies actually set may vary depending on your use of the Service and features enabled.

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third parties providing services on our behalf (e.g., analytics, embedded media, content delivery). These providers have their own privacy/cookie policies. Where required by POPIA, we contract with third parties as operators and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

6. Managing your cookie choices

Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser controls. Instructions are available at allaboutcookies.org.
Device settings: Mobile OS settings may allow you to limit ad tracking or reset identifiers.
In‑product controls (when available): We may present prompts to accept or manage non‑essential cookies.

Please note that blocking certain cookies (especially strictly necessary ones) may affect the proper functioning of the Service.

7. Retention

Cookie retention depends on the cookie type and purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their set expiry or until you delete them. We endeavour to set reasonable retention aligned with the purpose of processing.

8. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Material changes will be highlighted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

9. Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at admin@anonymous-you.com. You may also contact us using the details provided in our Privacy Policy.