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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 2026 Β· Compliant with POPIA & ECTA

AHA Student Home uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, and secure our platform. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings and login status, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the platform to function. These enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. They cannot be disabled.

Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection cookies, authentication state.Retention: Session / up to 30 days

Functional Cookies

Allow us to remember your preferences such as language, city, and search filters so you don't have to re-enter them on every visit.

Examples: Preferred city, dark/light mode, language preference.Retention: Up to 12 months

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve performance, content, and features. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

Examples: Page views, button clicks, feature usage, error tracking.Retention: Up to 24 months

Marketing / Preference Cookies

Used to deliver relevant content and promotions. We do not share this data with third-party advertisers. These are only set with your explicit consent.

Examples: Listing recommendations, promotional banners.Retention: Up to 12 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the platform. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies via their settings menu. For more information visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at varsityhub@outlook.com.