COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: 1st October 2025

At SM2 Talent (Pty) Ltd, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience, enhance site functionality, and better understand how visitors use our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, measure site performance, and provide relevant content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, page loading, secure areas).
Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous information on how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, device type).
These help us improve usability and content.
Functional Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, login details in client or candidate portals).
Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
Used for personalised ads, remarketing, or tracking engagement with our social media campaigns.
These are only activated with your consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted service providers like Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insights Tag, or social media plugins. These third parties may set cookies on your device. SM2 Talent does not control these cookies and recommends reviewing their privacy policies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to control cookies:

Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Decline non-essential cookies when prompted by our cookie banner.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

5. POPIA Compliance

As required under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we only collect and process cookie data necessary for business purposes, with your consent where required.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a new effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about cookies or data usage, please contact:
📧 info@sm2talent.com
📞 012 345 2870