Cookie Policy
Understanding how SASSA Status Check uses cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Last Updated: May 2026
How We Use Cookies
SASSA Status Check uses cookies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our website. We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently.
Important: SASSA Status Check does not use cookies to collect personal information such as your ID number, phone number, or SASSA grant details. We are an informational website only.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
What they do:
- Enable basic website navigation
- Remember security settings
- Maintain website functionality
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Can you disable them? These cookies are essential for the website to work. Disabling them may prevent you from using certain features.
2. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
What they do:
- Count the number of visitors to our website
- See how visitors navigate around the site
- Identify which pages are most and least popular
- Help us improve our content and user experience
Duration: Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period)
Can you disable them? Yes. You can disable analytics cookies through your browser settings without affecting website functionality.
3. Functionality Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your choices to provide enhanced features.
What they do:
- Remember your preferences (such as language or region)
- Provide enhanced functionality and personalization
- Remember if you've visited before
Duration: Persistent cookies (usually expire after 30-365 days)
Can you disable them? Yes. Disabling these cookies may reduce functionality but won't prevent you from accessing content.
Cookies We Do NOT Use
SASSA Status Check does not use:
- Advertising/Marketing Cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking you across websites
- Third-Party Tracking Cookies: We do not allow third parties to place tracking cookies on our website
- Social Media Cookies: We do not use social media tracking cookies
- Personalized Advertising Cookies: We do not collect data for targeted advertising
Privacy First: We believe in minimal data collection. Our cookies are used only to improve website functionality and understand general usage patterns.
Specific Cookies Used
Below is a list of specific cookies that may be set when you visit SASSA Status Check:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gat | Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Note: This table shows examples of cookies commonly used. Actual cookies may vary.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
How to Manage Cookies in Different Browsers
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your cookie preferences
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the three lines menu (☰) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left menu
- Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your preferences
Safari (macOS)
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie settings
Safari (iOS)
- Open the "Settings" app
- Scroll down and tap "Safari"
- Under "Privacy & Security", manage cookie settings
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu (⋯) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your preferences
Impact of Disabling Cookies
What Happens If You Block Cookies?
If you choose to disable cookies on SASSA Status Check:
- You can still access all content: All information remains fully accessible
- Some features may not work: Interactive features or preferences may not save
- Repeat consent requests: You may be asked about cookie consent on every visit
- No tracking benefits: We won't be able to improve the site based on usage patterns
Important: Even if you block cookies on our website, you'll still be able to access all SASSA information and guidance we provide.
Third-Party Websites
SASSA Status Check links to external websites, including official SASSA portals and government websites. When you click these links and leave our website, you are subject to those sites' cookie policies.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of:
- Official SASSA websites (sassa.gov.za, srd.sassa.gov.za)
- Department of Social Development websites
- Other government portals
- External resources we link to
We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any external websites you visit.
Mobile Apps
SASSA Status Check does not currently have a mobile application. This cookie policy applies only to our website (accessed through web browsers on any device).
If we develop a mobile app in the future, we will provide a separate mobile privacy policy outlining data collection practices for the app.
Your Privacy Rights
Under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- The right to be informed about cookies (this policy)
- The right to refuse cookies
- The right to delete cookies stored on your device
- The right to access any personal data we collect
Because SASSA Status Check does not collect personal identifying information through cookies or otherwise, most POPIA provisions do not apply to our website.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in how we use cookies
- New technologies or practices
- Changes in cookie regulations
- User feedback and questions
When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
More Information
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy - Our complete privacy practices
- Editorial Policy - How we create and maintain content
External Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Information Regulator (South Africa): www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/