Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02 November 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how CluePax.com uses cookies and similar technologies on our website focused on entertainment magazine content, celebrity culture and entertainment in South Africa. It applies to all visitors and is governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and related South African laws.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that serve the same purpose of remembering details about your interaction with the site. These tools do not contain viruses and cannot access files on your device beyond what you provide during your visit.

Why the Site Uses Them

CluePax.com uses cookies to deliver a functional and personalised experience for readers interested in South African celebrity news and entertainment. They help us remember your language settings, measure audience interest in articles, and show relevant promotions while complying with local data protection rules. Without them some features would not work correctly.

Strictly Necessary, Functional, Analytics, Advertising and Social-Media Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These enable core site functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. They are always active and do not require consent.

Functional Cookies

These remember choices you make, such as display preferences or region selection, to improve your experience on subsequent visits.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, helping us understand which entertainment topics are popular in South Africa.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

These track browsing habits to display advertisements that may interest you, including promotions for events or media products.

Social-Media Cookies

These are placed by platforms when you interact with sharing buttons, allowing content to be shared on social networks.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by CluePax.com and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or advertising networks that help us deliver content and measure performance across the South African market.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention

Session cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period, typically between 30 days and 24 months depending on their purpose, after which they are automatically deleted or renewed only with your renewed consent.

The Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies may store session identifiers. Functional cookies hold preference data. Analytics cookies record page views and time spent on celebrity articles. Advertising cookies capture interests for targeted campaigns. Social cookies may note your interaction with sharing features. All data is processed only for the stated purposes and never sold.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under South African Law

Under POPIA, strictly necessary cookies operate under a legitimate interest basis because they are essential for the site to function. All other categories require your prior consent, which you can give or withdraw at any time through the site-wide cookie banner. You may also contact us via the form on our Contacts page.

Cookie or Provider Table

The following table lists the main cookies used:

_ga – Analytics – Google – Performance – 24 months
_fbp – Advertising – Meta – Targeting – 90 days
session_id – Necessary – CluePax.com – Essential – Session only
pref_lang – Functional – CluePax.com – Preferences – 12 months

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. You can reopen the banner from the footer at any time to change or withdraw consent without affecting necessary cookies.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or basic navigation. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies will limit personalisation but the site will remain usable. Instructions for common browsers are available on their official support pages.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside South Africa. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details on data handling.

Policy Changes, Contact Route and Last-Updated Date

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version date appears at the top. For questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our physical address is 27 Somerset Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa. This document forms part of our commitment to transparent data practices in South Africa.