Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02 November 2026

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store or access data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and device identifiers. On an entertainment magazine site focused on celebrity culture in South Africa, such technologies help deliver relevant articles about local stars and events.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

Storyix.info uses cookies to operate its commercial website effectively. Without them some features would not function. Cookies also support analytics that show which celebrity interviews or entertainment reviews readers find useful, allowing the publisher to improve content quality for South African audiences.

Categories of Cookies Used

The site classifies cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting and social-media categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable core navigation and security. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language or region. Analytics cookies measure traffic and engagement with entertainment features. Advertising cookies support targeted promotions relevant to celebrity news. Social-media cookies facilitate sharing of articles on platforms popular in South Africa.

First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Storyix.info and relate to the domain you are visiting. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or advertising networks. Both types appear on this entertainment magazine site. Third-party cookies may track activity across multiple websites to build profiles for targeted celebrity-related content.

Session versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Session cookies on this site handle temporary login states during a single visit. Persistent cookies store longer-term preferences and may last up to twenty-four months, depending on the provider and purpose.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and load-balancing data to keep the site stable. Functional cookies store display settings and recently viewed articles. Analytics cookies collect aggregated page-view statistics to understand reading habits around South African entertainment news. Advertising cookies record interests inferred from article clicks to show relevant promotions. Social-media cookies capture share actions to measure content reach. No category collects sensitive personal information beyond what is needed for these stated purposes.

Consent or Exemption Basis under South African Law

South Africa regulates cookies through the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Strictly necessary cookies operate under the legitimate-interest exemption because they are essential for the site to function. All other categories require prior consent. Visitors provide consent through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

Cookie Provider Table

The following table summarises the main cookies employed. Provider names, categories and typical durations are listed. Storyix.info reviews these details regularly.

Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider Storyix.info, duration session only.
Functional: preference storage, provider Storyix.info, duration twelve months.
Analytics: page-view tracking, provider third-party analytics service, duration twenty-four months.
Advertising: interest profiling, provider third-party advertising network, duration thirteen months.
Social media: share tracking, provider third-party social platform, duration six months.

How the Consent Manager Works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. Users can accept all categories, reject non-essential categories or access detailed settings. Choices are stored for twelve months. To change preferences later, visitors return to the banner or contact [email protected]. Withdrawal of consent takes effect immediately for future visits.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies prevents core site functions such as loading articles. Blocking analytics cookies reduces the publisher ability to improve entertainment content. Rejecting advertising cookies limits personalised promotions but does not stop all advertising. South African users should consult their browser help resources for exact steps.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers transfer cookie data outside South Africa. Storyix.info ensures appropriate safeguards exist under POPIA. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy. Users may request additional information by writing to [email protected] or 10 Christal Avenue, Naturena, Johannesburg South, 2095, South Africa.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

Storyix.info may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version always appears on this page. For questions about cookies or to exercise rights under POPIA, contact [email protected] or write to 10 Christal Avenue, Naturena, Johannesburg South, 2095, South Africa. This policy works together with the separate Privacy Policy available on the site.