1. Introduction
Welcome to propertyfolks.co.za. This Cookie Policy explains how Property Folks Realty (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and process your digital data.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
3. Why do we use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into the following groups:
| Category | Description | Requirement |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for you to browse the website and use its features (e.g., secure login, property search memory). | Always Active |
| Functional | Used to remember choices you make (like your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience. | Choice-based |
| Analytics | These help us understand how visitors interact with the site, helping us find errors and improve the property search experience. | Choice-based |
| Marketing | Used to track your interest in specific property types to show you relevant listings and ads on other platforms (like Facebook or Google). | Choice-based |
5. How can you control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
- Consent Manager: You can exercise your cookie preferences through our “Cookie Settings” banner upon your first visit.
- Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
- Withdrawal: You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
6. Data Subject Rights (POPIA & GDPR)
Under POPIA (South Africa) and GDPR (EU), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at [email protected] or visit our office:
Property Folks Realty (Pty) Ltd
South Africa