Cookies Policy

Last updated: 10 February 2026

Tokologo Local Municipality uses cookies and similar technologies on https://tokologolm.gov.za/ (“the Website”) to ensure the site functions properly, improves user experience, and provides basic analytics and security features.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy:
https://tokologolm.gov.za/privacy-policy/

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies can be:

• • Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies — remain for a set period or until deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• • Ensure the Website functions correctly
  • Maintain security and system stability
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Improve Website performance and usability
  • Understand how visitors use the Website (in aggregated form)

We do not use cookies to sell or trade personal information.

3. Cookie Consent Management

This Website uses the CookieAdmin plugin to manage cookie consent.

Through the cookie banner and settings panel, you can:

• • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Choose cookie categories individually
  • Change your consent preferences at any time

Your consent choices are stored and respected by the system.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as:

• • Page navigation
  • Security protections
  • Form submissions
  • Cookie consent storage

These cookies cannot be disabled through the consent tool because the Website will not function correctly without them.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience, such as:

• • Language preferences
  • Form field memory
  • Accessibility settings

These may be optional and controlled through the cookie consent tool where applicable.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve performance and content. These cookies collect information such as:

• • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Navigation paths
  • General location (not exact address)

Analytics data is typically aggregated and not used to directly identify individuals.

These cookies are only activated where consent is provided.

Performance and Security Cookies

Some cookies support:

• • Website speed and optimisation
  • Load balancing
  • Protection against malicious traffic

These may be classified as essential depending on configuration.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some features on the Website may load services from third parties (for example maps, embedded content, or analytics tools). These services may place their own cookies.

We do not control third-party cookies directly. Their use is governed by the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies.

Where required, these cookies are blocked until consent is given through the CookieAdmin consent tool.

6. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookie duration varies:

• • Session cookies expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until deleted
  • Consent cookies remain to remember your preferences

Exact durations depend on the specific cookie and system configuration.

7. How to Control or Delete Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Using Our Cookie Consent Tool

You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings link or banner controls on the Website.

Using Your Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• • View stored cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Set rules for specific websites

Browser help pages show how to manage cookie settings.

Please note: disabling essential cookies may cause parts of the Website to stop working properly.

8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect technical, legal, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Details

If you have questions about our use of cookies or data privacy, please contact:

Tokologo Local Municipality
Email: info@tokologolm.gov.za
Phone: 0535410014
Address: Voortrekker St, Boshof, 8340