Effective Date: 15 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how HappeningNews (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://happeningnews.co.za (“the Website”).
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you have disabled cookies through your browser settings or cookie preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, making your browsing experience faster, easier, and more personalised.
Cookies do not normally identify you personally, but they may be linked to information that can identify you when combined with other data.
2. Why We Use Cookies
HappeningNews uses cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly.
- Improve website performance.
- Remember user preferences.
- Analyse visitor behaviour.
- Measure website traffic.
- Improve content and user experience.
- Maintain website security.
- Support advertising and marketing services.
- Provide social media features where applicable.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to operate correctly.
Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not function properly.
Examples include cookies that:
- Maintain security.
- Remember cookie preferences.
- Enable page navigation.
- Support website functionality.
These cookies cannot generally be disabled through our Website.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website.
They collect anonymous information such as:
- Number of visitors.
- Pages viewed.
- Time spent on pages.
- Visitor journeys.
- Traffic sources.
- Device types.
This information allows us to improve the Website and our content.
We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar analytics providers.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your browsing experience.
Examples include remembering:
- Language preferences.
- Display settings.
- Previously entered information where appropriate.
- Other custom website preferences.
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies help display advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests.
They may also:
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
- Measure advertising campaign performance.
- Help advertising partners deliver relevant content.
If Google AdSense or similar advertising services are used, these providers may place cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Social Media Cookies
If you interact with embedded social media content or sharing buttons, third-party platforms may place cookies on your device.
These may include:
- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies used on the Website are placed by trusted third-party service providers.
These providers may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Google Tag Manager
- YouTube
- TikTok
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Website hosting providers
- Website security providers
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- View stored cookies.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block all cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the Website.
6. Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You may withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
7. Personal Information
Some cookies may collect information that constitutes personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
Where this occurs, such information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable South African law.
We take reasonable steps to protect any personal information collected through cookies.
8. Data Retention
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.
Some cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies).
Others remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually (persistent cookies).
Retention periods vary according to the specific cookie and service provider.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our Website.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised Effective Date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
HappeningNews
Website: https://happeningnews.co.za
Email: womeninmedia@happeningnews.co.za
11. Further Information
For more information about how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, please refer to our:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms and Conditions
- Disclaimer
Last Updated: 15 July 2026
