Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02 November 2026

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information that helps websites function properly, remember preferences and understand how visitors interact with content. Similar technologies such as pixels and local storage may also be used to achieve comparable outcomes. These files can contain details about your browsing session, language settings or device characteristics without necessarily identifying you personally.

Why Newscra.com Uses Cookies

As an entertainment magazine focused on celebrity culture and entertainment in South Africa, Newscra.com employs cookies to deliver relevant articles, maintain site performance and support advertising that funds our independent journalism. Without these technologies many features would not operate correctly and the user experience would be significantly reduced.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas and basic form submission on the contact page. Consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies under South African law because they are required to provide the service you requested. Disabling them through browser settings may prevent you from using parts of the site.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices you make such as language preferences or region selection. They improve convenience by storing information so you do not need to re-enter it on every visit. These cookies are activated only after you have given consent through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by revisiting the banner settings.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site, including which articles about South African celebrities receive the most attention. This data helps Newscra.com improve content quality and navigation. Performance cookies measure load times and error rates. Both categories require your consent under the Protection of Personal Information Act. We use first-party analytics tools and selected third-party providers that process data on our behalf within South Africa or in jurisdictions offering adequate protection.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies track browsing behaviour across sites to deliver personalised entertainment-related promotions and sponsored content. Targeting cookies allow us to show relevant celebrity news or event listings based on your interests. These cookies are placed by third-party networks and require explicit consent. You can refuse them without affecting core site access.

Social-Media Cookies

Social-media cookies enable sharing of articles on platforms popular in South Africa and may track your interaction for social advertising purposes. These are third-party cookies that activate only with your consent. They may link your activity on Newscra.com to your social profiles.

First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Newscra.com and remain under our control. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as content delivery networks or advertising partners. Both types appear on our site, yet third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers in addition to this Cookies Policy.

Session versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually. Typical retention periods range from a few days for functional preferences to twenty-four months for certain analytics identifiers. Exact durations appear in the provider table below.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to keep the site operational. Functional cookies store preference data such as display settings. Analytics cookies process usage statistics including page views and time spent reading celebrity interviews. Advertising cookies capture interest signals to personalise commercial messages. All processing occurs in accordance with POPIA principles of minimality and purpose limitation.

Consent or Exemption Basis under South African Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the exemption for service provision. All other categories rely on your consent obtained via the cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without detriment. The banner records your choices and stores them for twelve months before prompting you again.

Cookie Providers and Durations

The following list summarises the main cookies currently in use. Providers, categories and typical durations are shown for transparency. This information may change as providers update their services.

Site session identifier – first-party – strictly necessary – expires when browser closes
Preference storage – first-party – functional – twelve months
Usage statistics – third-party analytics provider – analytics – twenty-four months
Interest signals – third-party advertising network – advertising – thirteen months
Social sharing token – third-party social platform – social media – six months

How the Consent Manager Works

When you first visit the site a banner appears offering options to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices. Selecting customise lets you enable or disable each category separately. Your selections are saved immediately and can be changed later by clicking the cookie settings link available on every page. Withdrawing consent stops future placement of those cookies although previously stored data may remain until its natural expiry.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Doing so may impair functionality such as remembering login status or personalised recommendations. Complete disabling of all cookies will prevent use of the contact form and certain interactive features. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support pages.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside South Africa. In such cases Newscra.com ensures appropriate safeguards exist, including contractual clauses aligned with POPIA requirements. Further details appear in our Privacy Policy which is accessible from the footer.

Policy Changes

Newscra.com may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal developments or changes in technology. Material revisions will be announced on the site and the last-updated date revised. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Route

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise rights under POPIA please use the contact form on our Contacts page or write to help@newscra.com or 118 Long Road, Bergbron, Randburg, 1712, South Africa.