This Cookie Policy explains how the Tiso Foundation Charitable Trust and, where applicable, Tiso Skills Fund Proprietary Limited (collectively referred to in this Policy as the “Foundation”) use cookies and similar technologies in connection with the Foundation’s website.
The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to explain what cookies are, how the Foundation uses them and the choices available to users regarding their use.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Foundation’s Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Donation Terms and Conditions and PAIA Manual. Where any information collected through cookies or similar technologies constitutes personal information, that information will be processed in accordance with the Foundation’s Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on a user’s device when visiting a website. Cookies are commonly used to enable websites to function properly, improve user experience, remember user preferences and assist website operators in understanding how visitors interact with their websites.
Cookies do not necessarily identify a particular individual. However, where information collected through cookies or similar technologies is capable of identifying a person or is associated with an identifiable individual, such information will be treated as personal information and processed in accordance with the Foundation’s Privacy Policy.
The Foundation may use cookies and similar technologies to support the operation, functionality, security and performance of its website.
Cookies may be used to enable the website to function properly, recognise returning users, remember user preferences, maintain website security, improve website performance, identify technical issues, understand how users interact with the website and improve the content and usability of the website.
The Foundation may also use cookies and similar technologies in connection with website analytics, embedded content, communication tools, donation functionality, payment processing functionality and other services that support the operation of the website.
The Foundation may use necessary cookies, functional cookies and analytics or performance cookies.
Necessary cookies are required for the website to operate properly and to support core website functionality. Certain parts of the website may not function correctly if these cookies are disabled.
Functional cookies assist the website in remembering user preferences and improving the overall usability and functionality of the website.
Analytics and performance cookies assist the Foundation in understanding how users interact with the website, how the website performs and how its content may be improved. Information collected through these cookies is generally used for website administration, reporting and improvement purposes.
The Foundation does not intend for this Cookie Policy to operate as a detailed technical inventory of every cookie that may be used on the website from time to time. The website and the technologies that support it may change and the Foundation may update the cookies and similar technologies used on the website as reasonably required.
The Foundation may use third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, analytics, security, communications, donation functionality, payment processing and other website-related services.
These service providers may place or access cookies or similar technologies through the Foundation’s website in order to provide their services, support website functionality, analyse website usage, process donations or maintain the security and performance of the website.
Where donations are made through the website, certain cookies or similar technologies may be used by PayFast or another authorised payment service provider in connection with the processing of donations. The processing of information by such payment service providers may also be governed by their own terms, privacy policies and cookie practices.
The Foundation does not control the cookie practices of third-party service providers and users should review the applicable privacy policies and cookie policies of those providers if they require further information regarding the manner in which those providers use cookies or process information.
The Foundation may use cookies that are necessary for the operation, security and functionality of the website.
Where required by law or considered appropriate by the Foundation, consent may be requested before certain non-essential cookies are used.
Most internet browsers automatically accept cookies. Users may, however, configure their browser settings to refuse certain cookies, delete existing cookies or notify users when cookies are being placed on their devices. The method for managing cookies differs depending on the browser and device being used.
Users should be aware that restricting or disabling cookies may affect the functionality, performance or availability of certain features of the website.
To the extent that information collected through cookies or similar technologies constitutes personal information, the Foundation will process that information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
Information collected through cookies may be used together with other information lawfully available to the Foundation in order to improve website functionality, maintain website security, understand website usage, enhance user experience and support the Foundation’s lawful activities.
The Foundation may amend this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, website functionality, third-party services or the Foundation’s practices relating to cookies and similar technologies.
Any updated version of this Cookie Policy will be published on the Foundation’s website and will apply from the date of publication unless otherwise stated.
Any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the Foundation’s use of cookies may be directed to:
Tiso Foundation Charitable Trust
Bayport House
3 Alice Lane
Sandton
2196
Information Officer: Michelle Kimmie
Telephone: 082 853 8296
Email: mkimmie@tiso.co.za
Alternative Email: informationofficer@tiso.co.za
Last updated: August 2026
