What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels. This policy covers all these technologies.
Cookies We Use
skillSYMS uses a minimal set of cookies, focused on essential functionality. We prioritize your privacy and avoid unnecessary tracking.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__session | Maintains your login session | Session / 7 days |
__csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare security verification | 30 minutes |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how people use skillSYMS. Currently, we use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not track individuals
- Does not collect personal information
- Only provides aggregate, anonymized data
This means you can use skillSYMS without being tracked for analytics purposes.
Third-Party Cookies
We minimize third-party cookies. The following may be set by services we use:
| Service | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Bot protection on forms | Cloudflare Privacy |
| Google Fonts | Font delivery | Google Privacy |
We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to advertisers.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from certain websites
- Block all third-party cookies
Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent skillSYMS from functioning properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Do Not Track
skillSYMS respects the Do Not Track (DNT) browser setting. When DNT is enabled, we do not engage in any tracking beyond essential functionality.
Since we don't use tracking cookies or advertising by default, your experience is the same whether DNT is enabled or not.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
skillSYMS (Pty) Ltd
1 Amarand Avenue, Waterkloof Glen
Pretoria 0081, South Africa
privacy@skillsyms.com
+27 12 881 7331