Cookie Notice

COOKIE NOTICE

Last updated: May 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the platform.

AmaFans uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the platform, improve your experience, and keep your account secure.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies These cookies are strictly necessary for AmaFans to function. Without them you cannot log in, make payments, or access your account. These cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  • Session cookies that keep you logged in

  • Security cookies that protect against fraud and CSRF attacks

  • Payment session cookies required to process transactions

Functional Cookies These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.

Examples:

  • Language and theme preferences (dark/light mode)

  • Notification preferences

  • Previously viewed content

Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how Users interact with AmaFans so we can improve the platform. All analytics data is anonymised.

Examples:

  • Pages visited and time spent on platform

  • Features used most frequently

  • Error and performance monitoring

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. AmaFans does not serve third-party ads and does not share your browsing data with advertisers.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some features of AmaFans involve third-party services that may set their own cookies:

  • PayShap: banking integration cookies for payout processing

These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them directly.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year) or until you clear them

5. Managing Your Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies

  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent AmaFans from functioning correctly. You will not be able to log in or make payments if essential cookies are blocked.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to know what data is collected about you and how it is used. Our use of cookies is covered by your acceptance of our Privacy Policy when you create an AmaFans account.

For questions about how we use cookies and your personal data, contact: privacy@amafans.co.za

7. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via platform notification or email.

8. Contact

AmaFans Email: privacy@amafans.co.za Website: amafans.co.za