Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Buslyft Metaride (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Kavod Technologies (Pty) Ltd, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our applications. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website operators. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device fingerprinting.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. These enable core features such as authentication, security, session management, and network load balancing. The Platform cannot function properly without these cookies. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as language, region, theme settings, and recently viewed routes. These enhance your experience but are not essential. | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our services and user experience. | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant advertisements, measure campaign effectiveness, and limit the number of times you see an ad. These may be set by our advertising partners. | Up to 2 years |
3. Specific Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Buslyft | Necessary | User authentication session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Buslyft | Necessary | Cross-site request forgery protection |
| buslyft_preferences | Buslyft | Functional | User preferences (theme, language) |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Visitor analytics and traffic analysis |
| buslyft_cookie_consent | Buslyft | Necessary | Records your cookie consent preferences |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies through our Platform include:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis
- Google Maps: Map rendering and location services
- Stripe / Payment providers: Secure payment processing
- Intercom / Support tools: Customer support chat
Each third party operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may impair the functionality of certain features of the Platform. Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
6. Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications use similar tracking technologies such as device identifiers and local storage. You can manage these through your device's operating system settings. On iOS, you can limit ad tracking via Settings > Privacy > Tracking. On Android, you can reset your advertising ID via Settings > Privacy > Ads.
7. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies are placed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure Platform. All other cookies are placed based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time. The processing of personal information through cookies is governed by POPIA and our Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
Buslyft Metaride (Pty) Ltd
A subsidiary of Kavod Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Email: privacy@buslyft.com
Support: support@buslyft.com