Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12 February 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site and provide relevant features. Most modern websites use cookies to enhance user experience.

How We Use Cookies

MarketCap SZ uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session for premium accounts
  • Remember your language and display preferences
  • Analyze platform usage to improve functionality
  • Understand which features are most valuable to users
  • Remember your cookie consent choices

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, security features and basic platform operations. You cannot opt out of essential cookies if you wish to use our services.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences (such as language selection) and choices to provide a more customized experience.

Examples: Language preferences, display settings, saved searches

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting usage information. This data helps us improve the platform's design and functionality.

Examples: Page views, session duration, feature usage patterns, error tracking

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about platform performance, helping us identify and fix technical issues. They track loading times, error rates and system performance.

Examples: Page load times, server response times, error logs

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services we use:

  • Payment processors (for premium subscriptions)
  • Analytics providers (to understand usage patterns)
  • Content delivery networks (to improve loading speeds)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used primarily for maintaining your session while actively using the platform.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:

  • View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (may affect platform functionality)
  • Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some platform features may not function properly:

  • You may not be able to stay logged into premium accounts
  • Your preferences and settings won't be saved
  • Some interactive features may not work correctly
  • We won't be able to improve the platform based on usage data

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons (small graphic images) to track page views
  • Local storage to save user preferences
  • Session storage for temporary data during your visit

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us:

Email: info@marketcapsz.com
Phone: +27 21 551 4609
Address: 3 Lagoon Beach Drive, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441