Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Surtn (Pty) Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. In accordance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Surtn uses cookies to: (a) identify you when you sign in; (b) remember your preferences; (c) analyze how you use our site to improve performance; and (d) provide you with advertisements that are relevant to your interests. We use both first-party and third-party cookies.
We categorize cookies into: (a) Essential Cookies (required for site functionality); (b) Analytics Cookies (to understand site usage); and (c) Marketing Cookies (for relevant advertising). Each category has a specific purpose and duration.
Our primary cookies include: 'surtn-session' (Essential, 24h, session identification), 'surtn-cookie-consent' (Essential, 1 year, storing your consent choice), and '_ga' (Analytics, 2 years, Google Analytics identification).
| Name | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| surtn-session | Essential | 24 hours | Maintains your active session and security. |
| surtn-cookie-consent | Essential | 1 year | Remembers your cookie consent preferences. |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users. |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users. |
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking 'Cookie Settings' in our footer. You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our platform.