Website Cookie Policy

1. Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how Arnot OpCo (Pty) Ltd ("Arnot", "the Company", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. The purpose of this policy is to provide transparency regarding the collection and use of information through cookies and to explain how users can manage their cookie preferences.

This policy should be read together with the Arnot Privacy Policy and Website Terms and Conditions.

2. Scope

This Cookie Policy applies to:

Visitors accessing the Arnot website.

Users of the Careers Portal.

Suppliers accessing the Supplier Portal.

Registered website users.

Administrative users.

Any individual interacting with the website or associated online services.

3. Definitions

For the purposes of this Policy:

Cookie: means a small text file placed on a user's device when visiting a website. Cookies help websites recognise users, remember preferences, and improve functionality.

Session Cookie: means a temporary cookie that exists only during a browsing session and is deleted when the browser is closed.

Persistent Cookie: means a cookie that remains on a user's device for a defined period after the browsing session ends.

First-Party Cookie: means a cookie placed directly by Arnot OpCo (Pty) Ltd.

Third-Party Cookie: means a cookie placed by external service providers or third-party applications integrated with the website.

Website: means the official Arnot OpCo (Pty) Ltd website and associated online platforms.

4. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are widely used technologies that allow websites to function efficiently, improve user experience, remember user preferences, and provide information about how websites are used.

Cookies do not generally identify users directly but may collect information relating to a device, browser, or user interaction with the website.

5. Why We Use Cookies

Arnot uses cookies for several legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

Ensuring website functionality.

Maintaining secure user sessions.

Supporting user authentication.

Improving website performance.

Enhancing user experience.

Monitoring website traffic and usage.

Identifying and resolving technical issues.

Protecting website security.

Supporting recruitment and supplier portal functionality.

6. Types of Cookies We Use

6.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot normally be disabled without affecting website functionality.

These cookies may be used to:

Maintain secure sessions.

Enable login functionality.

Support website navigation.

Protect against malicious activity.

Maintain user authentication.

Without these cookies, certain website features may not operate correctly.

6.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies help Arnot understand how visitors interact with the website.

These cookies may collect information relating to:

Pages visited.

Time spent on pages.

Navigation behaviour.

Website performance.

Error reporting.

The information collected is generally aggregated and used to improve website functionality and user experience.

6.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember user preferences and settings.

These cookies may be used to remember:

Language preferences.

Regional settings.

User selections.

Accessibility preferences.

Functional cookies help provide a more personalised user experience.

6.4 Security Cookies

Security-related cookies may be used to:

Detect suspicious activity.

Protect user accounts.

Prevent fraudulent access attempts.

Support authentication controls.

Enhance website security monitoring.

These cookies contribute to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of website services.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Certain website services may rely on third-party technologies.

Third-party cookies may be used by:

Website analytics providers.

Hosting providers.

Content delivery services.

Recruitment platform providers.

Security monitoring services.

Arnot does not control the operation of third-party cookies and users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of relevant third-party providers.

8. Careers Portal Cookies

The Careers Portal may utilise cookies to:

Maintain applicant sessions.

Support secure authentication.

Save user progress during applications.

Improve portal performance.

Enhance user experience.

These cookies help ensure that applicants can complete recruitment processes efficiently and securely.

9. Supplier Portal Cookies

The Supplier Portal may utilise cookies to:

Support supplier authentication.

Maintain secure user sessions.

Protect procurement processes.

Facilitate tender submissions.

Improve portal performance.

These cookies assist in ensuring secure and reliable supplier interactions with the website.

10. Information Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the type of cookie used, information collected may include:

IP address.

Browser type and version.

Device information.

Operating system information.

Session identifiers.

Website activity.

Date and time of access.

User preferences.

Authentication status.

Such information may be processed in accordance with the Arnot Privacy Policy.

11. Managing Cookie Preferences

Users may manage or disable cookies through their web browser settings.

Most browsers allow users to:

View stored cookies.

Delete cookies.

Block cookies.

Restrict certain categories of cookies.

Configure cookie notifications.

Users should note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality and may prevent certain services from operating correctly.

12. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, users may be presented with a cookie notification or consent banner when accessing the website.

By continuing to use the website, users may be deemed to have accepted the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless they adjust their browser settings or cookie preferences.

13. Information Security

Arnot implements appropriate security measures to protect information collected through cookies and related technologies.

Reasonable safeguards may include:

Access controls.

Secure hosting environments.

Monitoring and logging.

Encryption technologies.

Security reviews and assessments.

Cookie-related information is protected in accordance with Arnot's information security and privacy practices.

14. Changes to this Cookie Policy

Arnot reserves the right to amend, update, or revise this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, website functionality, or business operations.

Updated versions of the policy will be published on the website.

15. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Cookie Policy may be directed to:

Company Name: Cybersec Clinique

Information Officer: Amohelang Tsotetsi

Email Address: info@cybersec-clinique.co.za

Telephone Number: 0738494035

Physical Address: 205 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parktwon North, 2193

16. Acceptance of this Policy

By accessing and using the Arnot OpCo (Pty) Ltd website, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Cookie Policy.

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