Last Updated: 01 October 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Work4Living (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://work4living.co.za. We believe in being transparent about how we collect data and why we use it.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a site. They are standard tools used by almost every website to make things work smoothly, remember your preferences, and provide us with reports on how the site is performing.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use different types of cookies for a few specific reasons:
- Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to log into your job seeker account or use the core features of our site.
- Performance & Functionality: Thescript helps the site remember your settings (like your preferred region) to make your experience faster and more personal.
- Analytics: These tell us how people are using the site (for example, which job categories are the most popular) so we can keep improving.
- Advertising: These help show you job-relatedd ads that are actually relevant to you, rather than showing you the same ad over and over.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Ads
To keep our service free for job seekers, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements.
- DART Cookies: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to Work4Living and other sites on the internet.
- Your Choice: You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings.
5. Summary of Cookies Used
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
| Necessary | Security, account login, and site integrity | Work4Living |
| Analytics | Tracking visitor traffic and popular job categories | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Showing relevant job-related ads to users | Google AdSense |
| Social Media | Allowing users to share job posts on WhatsApp/Facebook | Third-party plugins |
6. How You Can Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
- Consent Manager: You can set your preferences via the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site.
- Browser Controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Just keep in mind that if you disable all cookies, some parts of our website might not work perfectly.
- Opting Out: You can visit AboutAds.info to opt out of interest-based advertising from many different networks.
7. POPIA Compliance
In line with South African law, we ensure your cookie data is processed securely. We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you have explicitly shared your details with us (for example, by signing up for job alerts).
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. Please check back here now and then to stay informed.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, feel free to reach out:
- E-Mail: info@work4living.co.za