This Cookie Policy explains how InvestSpark Academy ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.investsparkacademy.co.za (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Website.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies help us to improve our Website and to deliver a better and more personalized service. They enable us to:
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_cookie | Used to maintain your session while you browse the Website. | Session |
| csrf_token | Used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session |
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Remembers your language preference. | 1 year |
| functional_preference | Stores your preferences for functional features. | 30 days |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| analytics_consent | Records your consent for analytics cookies. | 30 days |
These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| marketing_consent | Records your consent for marketing cookies. | 30 days |
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website, deliver advertisements on and through the Website, and so on.
The third-party service providers that may set cookies on our Website include:
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our Website. You can also access the cookie settings at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
Additionally, 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. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
If you want to delete cookies that are already on your device, you can do this through your browser settings. The help function within your browser should tell you how.
Here are links to the cookie management pages for some common browsers:
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing "Do Not Track" signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals or other similar mechanisms.
Our use of cookies complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. We provide clear information about the cookies we use and offer you choices regarding cookie management. We only process the personal information collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes we make to our Cookie Policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email or through a notice on our Website. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our Cookie Policy.
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
InvestSpark Academy
40 Heerengracht St, Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town, 8000
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 21 023 0900
Last updated: March 22, 2025