Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 May 2026
At ARC (Academic Research Collective) ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies on our website. This policy applies to all visitors regardless of location, and reflects our obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and applicable privacy laws in other jurisdictions.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and provide basic information about how visitors use it.
2. Cookies We Use
We use a minimal number of cookies, limited to:
Analytics cookies — provided by Framer (our website platform) to help us understand how visitors navigate our site, such as which pages are visited and how long visitors stay. This data is anonymous and aggregated.
Functional cookies — used to support form submissions on our website. These cookies do not track you across other sites.
We do not use any third-party advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking cookies.
3. Your Consent
Depending on where you are located, different consent standards apply:
Rest of the world — We notify you of our cookie use via a banner on your first visit. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge this notice. You may opt out at any time through your browser settings.
European Union & UK (GDPR) — We will not set non-essential cookies without your explicit prior consent. You will be presented with a clear accept or decline option before any analytics cookies are activated. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
South Africa (POPIA) — We process cookies based on your consent and our legitimate interest in understanding how our website is used. You may withdraw consent at any time.
In all cases, functional cookies required for form submissions remain active as they are necessary for the service to operate.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website. For guidance on managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies. Our website is built on Framer, whose platform may set limited operational cookies. For more information, refer to Framer's Privacy Policy.
6. International Data Transfers
If you are visiting from outside South Africa, please be aware that your data may be processed in South Africa or in the country where our service providers operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable law.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: mirablumberg@the-arc.co.za