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      Cookie Policy

      Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to analyse our traffic. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to collect information about your online behaviour.

      This website, like most websites, works best when allowed to use cookies. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. We also use cookies for website statistics, which is used to improve our website. You can choose to accept our cookies during your visit by clicking "Accept”, or select which cookie that you accept by clicking “Set my preferences”.

      Click here to read our cookie policy

      What are Website Cookies?

      Website cookies, also known as HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies, are small text files that are stored on a user's device while browsing the internet. These files contain data that helps websites remember information about the user, enhancing their browsing experience.

      How Cookies Work

      When you visit a website, the server creates a cookie and sends it to your browser, which then stores it on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and recall your previous interactions. This process is essential for various functionalities, such as:

      • Remembering login credentials: Cookies can store your username and password, so you don't have to log in every time you visit a site.
      • Tracking shopping carts: E-commerce sites use cookies to remember items you've added to your cart.
      • Personalizing user experience: Cookies help websites tailor content and advertisements based on your previous visits and preferences.

      • Cookie Policy in South Africa

        In South Africa, the regulation of cookies is primarily governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This legislation requires websites to inform users about the use of cookies and obtain consent for certain types of cookies.

      Key Points:

      • Consent Requirement: Websites must obtain consent from users before using cookies that are not strictly necessary for the delivery of a service. This is particularly relevant for cookies used for direct marketing purposes when the user is not already a customer.

      Types of Cookies:

      • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These do not require user consent as they are essential for the website's functionality, such as enabling basic features like page navigation.
      • Performance and Targeting Cookies: These types of cookies, which collect data for analytics or marketing purposes, require explicit consent from users.
      • Cookie Notices: Websites are required to display a cookie notice that informs users about the types of cookies being used and their purposes. This aligns with practices seen in the European Union.
      • User Rights: Users have the right to manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings, allowing them to accept or reject cookies as they choose.

      South African cookie policy reflects a growing awareness of data protection rights, similar to regulations in other regions, particularly the EU.

      Contact information

      If you have any queries or concerns about the policies set out above, please do not hesitate to contact Securitas South Africa via the contact details below:

      Contact our privacy team on

      Securitas South Africa Corporate Governance
      Att: Data Privacy Department
      Postnet Suite #529, Private Bag x1, Melrose Arch, 2076

      Email: Queries@securitas-rsa.co.za

      Manage Preference

      You can decide how we use cookies on your device by adjusting the settings below. Click on “Accept all” if you accept all cookies. If you do not accept us storing cookies that are related to Google Analytics you can leave the box empty. All other cookies that we use are considered as always active since they are required for us to let visitors interact with and use the websites. When you have made your choice, scroll down the list and then click on the “Confirm my choices” button in the bottom of the list

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        Name: __ga Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Used by Google Analytics Purpose: Used to distinguish users. A unique identifier associated with each user is sent with each hit in order to determine which traffic belongs to which user. This cookie enables the website's owner to track a visitor’s behavior and measure the website's performance. The main purpose of this cookie is to improve the website's performance. Storage period: 2 years Information to/from third party: This cookie sends information to Google

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        Name: _gat Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Used by Google Analytics Purpose: Used to throttle request rates for information on the website. This cookie does not store any user information. The main purpose of this cookie is to improve the website's performance. Storage period: 10 minutes Information to/from third party: This cookie sends information to Google

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        _gid

        Name: _gid Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Used by Google Analytics Purpose: Used to distinguish users. This cookie enables the website's owner to track a visitor’s behavior and measure the website's performance. The main purpose of this cookie is to improve the website's performance. Storage period: 24 hours Information to/from third party: This cookie sends information to Google

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        ai_session

        Name: ai_session (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Unique anonymous session identifier cookie. Purpose: Speeds up page loading times and overrides any security restrictions that may be applied to a browser based on the IP address from which it comes Storage period: This cookie is deleted when you session expires Information to/from third party: Information sent to Microsoft Azure

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        ai_user

        Name: ai_user (always active) Domain: www.securitas.-rsa.co.za Description: Used with Microsoft Application Insights for collecting statistical usage and telemetry information Purpose: Unique user identifier cookie for counting the number of users accessing an application over time. Storage period: This cookie is deleted when you session expires Information to/from third party: Information sent to Microsoft Azure

      • Name:
        ARRAffinity

        Name: ARRAffinity (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Used to aid people who need to stay with a certain instance of web app or web site in Azure. Purpose: Routes the request made through a web browser to the same machine in the DXC cloud environment. See ARRAffinity - Microsoft Azure. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser. Storage period: This cookie is deleted when you close your browser Information to/from third party: Information sent to Microsoft Azure

      • Name:
        __cfuid

        Name: __cfuid (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Speeds up page loading times. Purpose: Speeds up page loading times and overrides any security restrictions that may be applied to a browser based on the IP address from which it comes Storage period: 1 year Information to/from third party: Used for Cloudflare

      • Name:
        CookiesAccept

        Name: CookiesAccept (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Website cookie settings Purpose: Used to keep track of whether the user has accepted the cookie usage or not. This is not set unless the visitor has clicked on "Accept" in the cookie banner in the bottom of the website. The main purpose of this cookie is to improve the website's performance. Storage period: 365 days Information to/from third party: No

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        EPiForm_{FormGuid}:{Username}

        Name: EPiForm_{FormGuid}:{Username} (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Functionality-related. Purpose: Stores partial form submissions so that a visitor can continue with a form submission upon return. One cookie is created for each form and each logged in visitor. Stores the current submission status of the form (formGuid, submissionID, and if submission is finalized or not). Storage period: 90 days Information to/from third party: No

        Name:
        .EPiForm_BID

        Name: .EPiForm_BID (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Functionality-related. Purpose: Identifies the form submission made to the site when a visitor submits data via an Episerver form. Stores a GUID as the browser ID. Storage period: 90 days Information to/from third party: No

        Name:
        .EPiForm_VisitorIdentifier

        Name: .EPiForm_VisitorIdentifier (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Functionality-related. Purpose: Identifies the form submission to the site when a visitor submits data to via an Episerver form. Stores a GUID which is the visitor identifier. Persistent (90 days from creation). Storage period: 90 days Information to/from third party: No

      • Name:
        EPI-MAR-<Content GUID>

        Name: EPI-MAR-<Content GUID> (always active) Domain: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Analytical/performance functionality Purpose: Records a visitors interaction with a running website optimization test, to ensure that a visitor has a consistent experience. Storage period: Typically optimization tests are short-lived (eg a couple of weeks). The cookie is removed after the test has completed. Information to/from third party: No

      • Name:
        ASP.NET_SessionId

        Name: ASP.NET_SessionId (always active) Domain:: www.securitas-rsa.co.za Description: Session identifier Purpose: Used to keep track of a user navigating through the website. This is used to transfer information between pages and to store information that the user might reuse on different pages. The main purpose of this cookie is to improve the website's performance. Storage period: Session period when browsing the website Information to/from third party: No