Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit. At jvikarsystem, we use various tracking technologies including cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to enhance your experience on jvikarsystem.com.

These technologies work behind the scenes to make our website more functional and personalized. When you visit our site, these tools collect information about how you interact with our content, which pages you find most useful, and what features you use most often. This isn't about being intrusive – it's about creating a better experience for you.

Web beacons, also called pixel tags, are tiny transparent images embedded in web pages or emails. They work alongside cookies to provide us with information about how our content is being used. Local storage technologies allow us to store data directly in your browser, similar to cookies but with different capabilities and storage limits.

Types of Tracking We Use

How Tracking Enhances Your Experience

Our tracking technologies serve several important purposes that directly benefit you as a user. When you return to jvikarsystem.com, functional cookies remember your dashboard preferences, so you don't have to reconfigure your budget categories every time you log in. This saves you time and creates a more seamless experience.

Analytical tracking helps us understand which features are most valuable to our users in South Africa. We've discovered that certain budget optimization tools are particularly popular during specific times of the year, allowing us to improve these features and make them more accessible when you need them most.

Security cookies protect your account by detecting unusual activity patterns. If someone tries to access your account from an unfamiliar device or location, these cookies help us identify potential security threats and protect your financial information.

Data Collection and Usage

We collect various types of information through our tracking technologies, but we're transparent about what we gather and why. This information helps us provide better services and improve our platform continuously.

• Device information including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Usage patterns such as pages visited, time spent on different sections, and feature interactions
• Geographic location data to provide region-specific content and comply with local regulations
• Referral information showing how you arrived at our website
• Performance data to identify and fix technical issues quickly
• Preference settings to maintain your customized experience across sessions

This data is aggregated and analyzed to identify trends and patterns that help us make informed decisions about product development. For instance, if we notice that users in certain regions prefer specific budget categories, we can develop more targeted features for those areas.

Managing Your Tracking Preferences

You have several options for controlling how tracking technologies work on your device. Most modern browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings menu. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or receive notifications before cookies are stored.

In Google Chrome, you can access cookie settings by clicking the three dots menu, selecting "Settings," then "Privacy and security," and finally "Cookies and other site data." Here you can customize your preferences for different types of cookies and tracking technologies.

Firefox users can manage cookies by going to "Options," then "Privacy & Security," and adjusting the settings under "Cookies and Site Data." Safari users can find similar options in "Preferences" under the "Privacy" tab.

Data Retention and Control

We don't keep tracking data indefinitely. Different types of cookies have different retention periods based on their purpose and necessity. Essential cookies typically expire when you close your browser session, while functional cookies might last for several months to maintain your preferences.

Analytical cookies are usually retained for up to two years to provide meaningful insights about long-term usage patterns. Marketing cookies have varying retention periods depending on their specific purpose, but typically last between 30 days to one year.

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers also offer the option to automatically delete cookies when you close the browser or set them to expire after a specific period. Additionally, you can use private browsing modes to prevent cookies from being stored permanently.

If you have concerns about specific tracking technologies or want to understand more about how your data is being used, you can contact our privacy team. We believe in transparency and are happy to explain our practices in more detail.