Effective Date: [29/05/2025
Last Updated: 29/05/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Ratethem (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

By continuing to use our website after reading this policy, you consent to the use of cookies as described here — unless you actively opt out or adjust your cookie settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and track user activity for analytics and advertising.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on Ratethem:

2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They include:

• Login/session cookies
• Security and fraud prevention cookies

2.2. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent) so we can improve it. We use:

• Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)
• Internal performance tracking tools

2.3. Functional Cookies

These enhance your experience by remembering settings and preferences (e.g., language selection, saved logins).

2.4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These are used to deliver relevant ads to you, track ad performance, and build user profiles. We use:

• Google Ads / Google AdSense
  Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visit to this or other websites. These cookies track:
  • Interests based on browsing behavior
  • Interactions with ads
  • Device/browser identifiers

You can read Google’s ad privacy policies here:
🔗 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our site, such as:

• Google Ads
• Google Analytics
• CAPTCHA and spam prevention services
• Social media platforms (e.g., YouTube embeds)

These third parties may use cookies according to their own privacy policies.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept, reject, or customize your cookie settings at any time.

You can manage cookies via:

• Our Cookie Consent Banner – Shown on your first visit and available anytime in your settings.
• Your Browser Settings – Where you can delete existing cookies or block new ones.

Here are links for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

You can also opt out of personalized Google ads via:
🔗 https://adssettings.google.com

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about data collection and cookie use
• Give or withdraw consent at any time
• Access or delete any personal data associated with cookie identifiers

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, contact:
📧 support@ratethem.co.za
📍 Online Based – No Physical Address

By continuing to use Ratethem, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy unless otherwise configured.