Effective Date: 8 March 2026 | Last Updated: 16 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Rapid Costing Solutions (Pty) Ltd, trading as Cost Consulting, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://www.costconsulting.co.za/.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the website owners, and to enhance your browsing experience. This policy also covers similar technologies such as local storage, which serves a comparable purpose but stores data directly in your browser rather than as a cookie file.
We use two categories of cookies:
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and the Service. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent as they are necessary for the operation of the Service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Maintains your session while using the application | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| __RequestVerificationToken | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in a pseudonymised form, which may include identifiers such as IP address and device information, as well as the number of visitors, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited. These cookies are only set if you consent to them. Cookie durations may vary depending on updates by third-party providers such as Google.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
We rely on your consent to place non-essential cookies on your device, in accordance with applicable data protection laws including POPIA.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage (a similar technology to cookies) and will be remembered on future visits.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning correctly.
Google Analytics cookies are set by Google. Google processes this data in accordance with its own privacy policies, for which we are not responsible. Information collected via Google Analytics may be transferred to and processed in countries outside South Africa. For more information about how Google uses data collected through Analytics, please visit Google's Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@costconsulting.co.za
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Registered address available upon request.
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