Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
MsebenziHub (www.msebenzihub.co.za) uses cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, account access, and content loading. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
- Session cookies — keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies — protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Cookie consent cookies — remember your cookie preferences
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us understand which pages are popular and how we can improve the experience for job seekers.
- _ga — distinguishes unique users; expires after 2 years
- _gid — distinguishes unique users; expires after 24 hours
- _gat — throttles request rate; expires after 1 minute
3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These cookies serve ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing history.
- IDE — used by Google DoubleClick to register and report ad interactions; expires after 2 years
- DSID, FLC, AID, TAID — used to track conversions and personalise ads
- test_cookie — checks if your browser supports cookies; expires after 15 minutes
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to provide enhanced features:
- User login status and account preferences
- Language and regional display preferences
- Previously searched job categories
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — Google Advertising Policy
- Facebook (social sharing) — Facebook Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services
Opt-Out Links
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@msebenzihub.co.za.