Cookie policy for Brivandara

How does Brivandara use cookies to keep this social support resource for pensioners running smoothly, and what choices do you have about them

How do cookies fit into a website that focuses on social assistance for pensioners and their supporters? On Brivandara, we use cookies to keep the site running reliably, to remember certain preferences, and to understand which information is most useful. This cookie policy explains, in everyday language, what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have. It is updated for 2026 and sits alongside our privacy policy, which describes in more detail how we handle personal data when you contact us or use our services.

What exactly are cookies, and why do they appear on a site dedicated to social help for pensioners? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser, remember certain actions, and understand how pages are used. Some cookies are set directly by Brivandara, while others may come from service providers that help us with analytics or security. Not all cookies collect personal data, but some may relate to your device or browsing behaviour, which is why we explain them clearly.

Essential functional cookies

Which cookies are genuinely needed for a site like Brivandara to function at a basic level? Essential cookies help pages load correctly, remember your cookie choices, and keep forms working when you ask questions about social assistance. Without them, some features may break or become unreliable. We use these cookies to maintain security and core functionality, not to follow your activity across other websites. Because they are necessary for the service you request, they usually cannot be switched off through our internal tools.

Preference and functional cookies

How do we remember your preferences without asking the same questions every visit? Functional cookies allow Brivandara to store simple choices, such as language settings or whether you have already seen a particular notice. They are not strictly essential for loading pages, but they make your experience smoother and more personal. We use them to reduce repeated clicks and to keep certain settings in place between visits, while avoiding the collection of more information than is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Analytics and insights cookies

How do we understand which parts of our site genuinely help pensioners and caregivers without following them around the web? On Brivandara, we use analytics cookies in a cautious way to see overall patterns, such as which pages are most visited or where visitors tend to stop reading. These cookies help us notice confusing sections and improve navigation over time. We do not use them to build personal profiles, and we look at the information in aggregated form, focusing on trends rather than individuals.

Marketing and third party cookies

Do we use cookies to follow you across the internet with advertising about financial products or other services? No, Brivandara does not use marketing cookies to create advertising profiles or to target ads on external platforms. If, in future, we consider any broader outreach tools, we will describe them clearly here and request appropriate consent before they are used. For now, our focus remains on essential, functional, and limited analytics cookies that support the core purpose of the site.

How much control do you have over cookies while using a site like Brivandara for guidance on social support? We believe you should be able to adjust settings in a way that matches your comfort level. Through your browser and, where available, our on site tools, you can accept, limit, or delete different categories of cookies. This section explains the general steps you can take, but the exact options may vary by device and browser version, so some experimentation may still be needed.

Chrome

Wondering how to manage cookies in Chrome while you read about social support for pensioners? Open Chrome, then go to the settings menu and look for the privacy and security section. There you can review site settings and choose how cookies are handled, including blocking third party cookies or clearing existing data. You can also make exceptions for trusted sites like Brivandara if you feel comfortable doing so, or tighten controls if you prefer to minimise tracking overall.

Firefox

Using Firefox and curious about how to limit cookies while still accessing guidance on social help for pensioners? Open the Firefox menu, choose settings, and go to the privacy and security section. There you can select a standard, strict, or custom level of protection, which changes how cookies and trackers are handled. You can clear cookies and site data, manage exceptions, and decide whether to allow cookies only for the current session. These controls let you shape your browsing experience according to your own comfort and needs.

Safari

If you browse Brivandara using Safari and want to adjust cookie behaviour, start by opening the preferences or settings menu and selecting the privacy section. There you can choose whether to block all cookies, prevent cross site tracking, or remove existing website data. You can also review which sites store information and delete entries you no longer want. These tools allow you to shape how much data is kept while still accessing information about social support for pensioners and caregivers.

Edge

If you use Microsoft Edge and want to adjust cookie settings while browsing Brivandara, start by opening the settings menu and selecting privacy, search, and services. From there, you can choose a tracking prevention level and decide how strictly cookies should be controlled. You can clear browsing data, including cookies, and manage exceptions for particular sites. This gives you room to balance convenience, like staying signed in, with your own comfort level about data collection and tracking.

What rights do you have when cookies touch on personal data, especially in a context as sensitive as social assistance for pensioners? Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to access certain information we hold, to ask for corrections, or to request deletion where appropriate. You may also be able to object to particular types of processing, such as certain analytics activities. To exercise these rights, you can contact us using the details on our site, and we will explain how your request fits within our legal obligations and technical capabilities.

How to reach us

Have questions about how cookies relate to the way we present information on social assistance for pensioners? You can contact the Brivandara team using the details on our contact page. When you write to us, please describe your question as clearly as possible, for example whether it concerns consent, data storage, or specific types of cookies. We will respond with explanations in plain language and, where needed, point you to our privacy policy for more detailed information about data handling.

Email: content@brivandara.sbs

Phone: +27411494744

Address: The Link, 173 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196 South Africa

How do cookies fit into a site that explains social assistance for pensioners? We use them to keep Brivandara working reliably, remember certain preferences, and understand which pages are most helpful so we can keep improving this resource for older people and caregivers in South Africa.