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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24 March 2026

This page explains what cookies are, how MySASSA uses them, and how you can control them. We have kept this as straightforward as possible.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (phone, tablet, or computer) when you visit them. They are used for a variety of purposes, from remembering your preferences to tracking how you use a website.

Cookies cannot access other data on your device and they do not contain viruses or harmful software.

Cookies We Use

MySASSA does not set any cookies of its own for tracking purposes. However, we use third-party services that may set cookies:

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us see which pages are most helpful, where visitors come from, and how they navigate the site. We use this data to improve our content and make the site more useful.

Purpose: Understanding site usage
Provider: Google
Duration: Up to 2 years
Data collected: Anonymised usage data

Google Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. We do not combine this data with other data sources.

Advertising Cookies

Our site displays ads through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies to show you ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing activity across different websites.

Purpose: Displaying relevant ads
Provider: Google AdSense and partners
Duration: Varies by cookie
Data collected: Browsing interests

You can opt out of personalised advertising. See the section below on managing cookies.

What We Do Not Use Cookies For

  • We do not use cookies to collect your personal information
  • We do not use cookies to track your SASSA application or grant status
  • We do not use cookies to store your ID number, banking details, or any sensitive data
  • We do not sell cookie data to third parties

How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over cookies on your device. Here is how to manage them:

Opt Out of Personalised Ads

Visit Google Ads Settings to turn off personalised advertising from Google.

Chrome (Android and Desktop)

Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies or clear existing cookies.

Safari (iPhone)

Go to Settings, then Safari, then scroll down to Privacy & Security. You can toggle "Block All Cookies" or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking".

Samsung Internet

Open the browser menu, go to Settings, then Sites and downloads, then Cookies. You can choose to block or allow cookies.

Our site works without cookies. If you block all cookies, MySASSA will continue to function normally. You will still have full access to all our content and guides.

More Information

For more details about how we handle your information, see our privacy policy. If you have questions about cookies on our site, contact us through our contact page.