CHORES & CO COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: 9 August 2026
Last Updated: 9 August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Chores & Co ("Chores & Co", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit:
www.choresandco.com
and use:
app.choresandco.com
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
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1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application.
Cookies can allow a website or application to:
• Remember information;
• Maintain a login or session;
• Improve security;
• Remember preferences;
• Understand how a service is used; and
• Provide certain functionality.
Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels, SDKs, device identifiers, and other technologies that perform functions similar to cookies.
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2. HOW CHORES & CO USES COOKIES
Chores & Co may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:
• Authentication;
• Maintaining secure user sessions;
• Security;
• Website functionality;
• Application functionality;
• Remembering relevant preferences;
• Preventing abuse;
• Maintaining service reliability; and
• Understanding how the Services are used where appropriate consent has been obtained.
We aim to use only technologies that are reasonably necessary for the functionality being provided.
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3. TYPES OF TECHNOLOGIES WE MAY USE
3.1 Strictly Necessary Technologies
Some cookies and similar technologies are necessary for the website or application to function.
These may be used for:
• User authentication;
• Maintaining login sessions;
• Security;
• Fraud prevention;
• Load balancing;
• Maintaining application functionality; and
• Remembering choices that are necessary for the operation of the Services.
Because these technologies are necessary to provide a service you have requested, they may not require consent under certain applicable privacy laws.
Where technically possible, we configure necessary technologies to collect and retain only information required for their intended purpose.
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4. FUNCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Functional technologies may allow Chores & Co to remember preferences or choices so that the Services operate more conveniently.
For example, they may allow us to remember:
• Session-related information;
• Certain user preferences;
• Application settings; or
• Other choices necessary for the functionality of the Services.
Where applicable law requires consent for a particular functional technology, we will request consent before using it.
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5. ANALYTICS
Chores & Co may use analytics technologies to understand how users interact with the website or application and to improve the Services.
Analytics may provide information such as:
• Which pages or features are used;
• General usage patterns;
• Technical information about the device or browser;
• Approximate usage information; and
• Performance information.
Chores & Co does not currently intend to use analytics technologies that are not necessary for the operation of the Services without obtaining any consent required by applicable law.
If we introduce analytics services that require consent, they will be disclosed through our cookie-consent mechanism where applicable.
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6. FIREBASE AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
Chores & Co uses Firebase, a service provided by Google, to support notifications and related application functionality.
Depending on the Firebase functionality used by Chores & Co, Firebase or related Google technologies may use identifiers, SDKs, local storage, or similar technologies to provide the relevant functionality.
The specific Firebase services used by Chores & Co may change as the Services develop.
Where a Firebase technology is necessary for the operation of a feature you have requested, it may be used as necessary to provide that feature.
Where applicable law requires consent for a non-essential Firebase or Google technology, Chores & Co will request consent before enabling that technology.
For more information about Google's privacy practices:
Google Privacy Policy
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7. SUPABASE
Chores & Co uses Supabase as part of its application and database infrastructure.
Supabase may use technical mechanisms necessary to provide, secure, and operate its services.
Chores & Co configures its application to use Supabase in a manner intended to protect user information and restrict unauthorised access.
Where applicable, technical identifiers or similar technologies may be used as part of authentication, security, or application functionality.
For information about Supabase's privacy practices:
Supabase Privacy Policy
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8. PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES — PAYFAST
Payments made through Chores & Co are processed by PayFast.
PayFast may use cookies, security technologies, or other mechanisms necessary to process and secure payments.
Chores & Co does not store your payment card or banking credentials in our application database.
When you interact directly with PayFast's payment services, PayFast's own privacy and cookie practices may apply.
For more information:
PayFast Privacy Policy
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9. COOKIE CONSENT
Where applicable law requires consent before placing or accessing non-essential cookies or similar technologies, Chores & Co will request your consent before using those technologies.
Our cookie-consent mechanism may allow you to:
• Accept optional cookies;
• Reject optional cookies; or
• Manage your preferences.
Strictly necessary technologies may continue to operate where they are required to provide the Services or a feature you have requested.
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10. WITHDRAWING OR CHANGING CONSENT
Where you have provided consent for optional cookies or similar technologies, you may withdraw or change your consent.
You may also be able to control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling necessary cookies or similar technologies may prevent parts of Chores & Co from functioning correctly.
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11. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Some technologies used in connection with Chores & Co may be provided by third parties.
These may include:
• Google / Firebase;
• Supabase;
• PayFast; and
• Other service providers used by Chores & Co from time to time.
Third-party providers may process technical information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable terms.
Where required by law, Chores & Co will obtain appropriate consent before enabling non-essential third-party technologies.
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12. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Cookies and similar technologies may sometimes collect information that can be associated with an individual.
Where information collected through cookies or similar technologies constitutes personal information under POPIA or personal data under the GDPR, we process it in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy explains:
• What personal information we collect;
• Why we process it;
• How we protect it;
• How long we retain it;
• Your privacy rights; and
• How you can contact us.
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13. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Some third-party technology providers used by Chores & Co may process technical information outside South Africa or the European Economic Area.
Where applicable privacy laws require safeguards for international transfers, Chores & Co will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are used.
Third-party providers may have their own international data-processing arrangements.
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14. DO NOT TRACK
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" or similar setting.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for interpreting such signals, Chores & Co may not respond to all browser-based Do Not Track signals.
Where applicable law requires a specific response to a recognised privacy signal, we will comply with the applicable legal requirement.
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15. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
• Changes to our website;
• Changes to our application;
• Changes to cookies or similar technologies;
• Changes to third-party service providers;
• Changes to our use of analytics or advertising technologies; or
• Changes to applicable privacy laws.
The latest version will be published on:
www.choresandco.com
The "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was most recently amended.
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16. CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact:
Chores & Co
Website:
www.choresandco.com
Application:
app.choresandco.com
Privacy enquiries:
privacy@choresandco.com
General support:
info@choresandco.com
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Last Updated: 9 August 2026
