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Cookie Policy 

 

The Technologies We Use

We use a range of technologies on our website https://africanmedia.co.za, some of which are controlled by us (first party) and some by other organisations (third party).

These technologies include (but are not limited to) cookies, scripts, fonts, and images – some are considered necessary to deliver the website, others help us understand how you use it, assist in marketing, and serve other purposes explained below.

Cookies

Cookies are small files containing specific information relating to your use of our website – such as login credentials, items in a shopping cart, and tracking identifiers. Cookies are placed on your device by our web server and by third-party servers we use. They can be read, updated, or deleted each time you visit, depending on the cookie type.

  • Session cookies: Related to a single visit and deleted automatically when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: Saved for days to years and may remain on your device for up to 2 years unless deleted manually.

Who Sets These Cookies

  • First-party cookies: Stored and accessed by our web server.

  • Third-party cookies: Stored and accessed by external organisations, such as analytics providers and advertisers.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our website for a variety of purposes:

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for core website functionality, such as logging into secure areas.

  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Set by analytics providers to record pages visited, visit frequency, and link clicks. These providers may also collect data like your location, IP address, device type, and browser info. This can be used to create a unique fingerprint and profile of your online activity.

  • Marketing Cookies: Set by marketing providers to track your activity and build a profile of your interests.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data collected through cookies based on the following legal grounds:

  • Necessary Cookies: Processed under our legitimate interest to deliver core website functionality and ensure security and accessibility (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).

  • Analytics and Marketing Cookies: Processed only after obtaining your explicit consent via our cookie banner (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).

Necessary Cookies for Payment Gateways – below we show you how Stripe’s Cookies work. The cookies of all payment gateways work similarly.

Cookie/Tracker Request

Who can store and access the cookie?

What is the cookie used for?

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Stripe

Stripe is a payment processing service https://stripe.com/gb/privacy

Non-Essential Cookies

These are used for other business purposes which are not considered necessary to deliver the website to you. These include:

Analytic Technologies

Cookie/Tracker Request

Who can store and access the cookie?

What is the cookie used for?

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New Relic

Data monitoring and analyzing

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_gid

_ga

Google Analytics

For the purpose of analyzing the use of our website

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Hotjar

This session cookie is set to let Hotjar know whether that visitor is included in the sample which is used to generate funnels

Fonts.gstatic.com

Fonts.googleapis.com

Google Fonts

Fonts

in.hotjar.com

Hotjar

Examines how users use a website

maps.googleapis.com

Google Maps

Maps

maps.gstatic.com

Google Maps

Embeds google maps

maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com

Bootstrap

Loads CSS, Javascript and images remotely

Theuppingcompany.com

The Upping Company

Website creator

Marketing Technologies

Cookie/Tracker Request

Who can store and access the cookie?

What is the cookie used for?

_NID

Google

Remembers google preferences

assets.phorest.me

Phorest

Salon booking

connect.facebook.net

Facebook

Setting up an online account with us through your Social Media profile.

Do I Have to Agree to AfricanMedia’s Use of Cookies?

No. If you do not consent to our use of cookies, you can set your browser settings to reject cookies. These settings are usually found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your web browser. Alternatively, you can use the “Help” option in your web browser to get more details. A number of features of our services may not work or will be curtailed from working effectively without cookies. As a result, changing your browser settings to reject cookies may have a negative impact on your ability to use our website.

We will only set non-essential cookies after you have explicitly given consent via our cookie banner. If you do not accept our use of cookies, you should either (a) immediately stop using our services or (b) use the settings described above to reject cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time by deleting our cookies using your browser settings and preventing future cookies from being set. Please note that this will not affect cookies that have already been stored unless you delete them manually. You can find out more about deleting and blocking cookies here and using your web browser’s “Help” option.

Your Choices Regarding These Technologies

Essential technologies will be placed in your web browser without your prior consent. These are being used to maintain the functionality of the website.

Data Controller

African Media 25th Marthiou, Edipsos, 34300, GR 11 Vincent Rd, Risidale, 2195, RSA E

Email: rodney@africanmedia.co.za

25th Marthiou, Edipsos, 34300, GR | 11 Vincent Rd, Risidale, 2195, RSA
christelle@africanmedia.co.za
+694 912 3357 (WhatsApp)
10am - 4pm EST/EEST
  • This is not a chat line. No pitches, no questions please – kindly book via the site.
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why we exist

to be a thorn. not a balm.

we built african media to jam the gears of a system engineered to dumb down and reward dullness, delay, and delusion. we don’t entertain “dreams”. you cannot “fly” just cos you “dream it” – we assure you. we don’t politely prance around and fake-pretend. we work. hard. we don’t do “potential”, we do proof. every product is a test. every call is a mirror. we don’t do “belief”. if you’re here to be coddled, bounce. if you want to build, book.

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how we operate

we don’t run a business. we run a filter.

every pitch product is a test: yours. btw, even selecting a product is revealing. every booking is a gate. we don’t chase founders – we let you self-select. we don’t want “clients”. we don’t do “mentorship”, we do interrogation. we don’t offer “support”, we offer structure. if you need a “mama”, this isn’t your funnel. want show up with ego, resistance and friction? book anyway – we’ll expose it. if you show up clean, ready, and real: welcome.

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why we exist

to be a thorn. not a balm.

we built african media to jam the gears of a system engineered to dumb down and reward dullness, delay, and delusion. we don’t entertain “dreams”. we don’t do “potential”, we do proof. we don’t do “belief”. if you’re here to be coddled, bounce. if you want to build, book.

how we operate

we don’t run a filter, not a business.

every pitch product is a test: yours. every booking is a gate. we don’t chase founders – we let you self-select. we don’t want “clients”. we don’t do “mentorship”.  if you need a “mama”, this isn’t your funnel. if you show up clean, ready, and real: welcome.

Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

T’s & C’s

Refund Policy

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