Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Au Pair Now (aupairnow.co.za) uses cookies and similar technologies, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. What Are Cookies

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, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to site owners.

Cookies may be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

Au Pair Now uses a limited number of cookies to operate our platform effectively. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security.

  • Authentication token: Keeps you signed in as you navigate between pages
  • Session identifier: Maintains your active session securely
  • CSRF protection: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
  • Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preference choice

Duration: Session or up to 30 days · Cannot be disabled

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous, aggregated information. This data helps us improve the performance and usability of our platform.

  • Page views and navigation paths: Helps us identify popular content and improve site structure
  • Device and browser type: Ensures compatibility across platforms
  • Visit duration and bounce rate: Helps us measure content relevance

Duration: Up to 2 years · Provider: Google Analytics · Can be disabled

Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember choices you make to provide enhanced, personalised features.

  • Language and region preferences: Remembers your display settings
  • Search filters and preferences: Retains your last-used search criteria
  • Theme and layout settings: Preserves your interface customisations

Duration: Up to 1 year · Can be disabled (may affect site functionality)

3. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our platform, including signing in to your account.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data about how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics places its own cookies on your device to gather this information.

Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We do not use any advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or other third-party tracking technologies.

5. POPIA Compliance

In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we are committed to the following principles regarding cookies:

  • Transparency: We clearly disclose what cookies we use and why
  • Lawful purpose: Cookies are used only for the purposes described in this policy
  • Minimality: We only use cookies that are necessary or beneficial for providing our services
  • Consent: Where required, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device
  • Security: Cookie data is protected using appropriate technical measures

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

By continuing to use Au Pair Now, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. For information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.