Cookies Policy
Last updated: 02/11/2026
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login details, and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that can access or store data on your device. On this entertainment magazine site focused on celebrity culture and entertainment in South Africa these tools help deliver relevant articles and features about local stars and events.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
BulletZo.com uses cookies to operate the website smoothly, remember user choices, analyse traffic patterns, and provide personalised content about South African celebrity news. Without them certain functions would not work and the reading experience would be less tailored to interests in local entertainment.
Categories of Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These enable core functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. They are always active and do not require consent under POPIA because they are essential for the service.
Functional Cookies
These remember settings like language or display preferences to improve usability during visits to articles on celebrity culture.
Analytics or Performance Cookies
These collect anonymous data on how visitors use the site so BulletZo.com can improve content about entertainment in South Africa.
Advertising or Targeting Cookies
These track interests to show relevant promotions for events or related media while respecting user choices.
Social-Media Cookies
These allow sharing of articles on platforms and may track activity for social features.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by BulletZo.com and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies come from partners such as analytics providers and may be used to measure performance across sites.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies last only while the browser is open and are deleted when it closes. Persistent cookies remain for a set period, often up to 24 months, to retain preferences across visits.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies handle basic identifiers for functionality. Functional cookies store preference data. Analytics cookies process aggregated usage statistics. Advertising cookies manage interest profiles. Social cookies facilitate sharing actions. All processing follows POPIA principles of minimisation and purpose limitation.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under South African Law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interest exemption. All other categories require explicit consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Cookie Provider Table
- Name: _ga Purpose: Analytics Provider: Google Category: Performance Duration: 2 years
- Name: _fbp Purpose: Advertising Provider: Meta Category: Targeting Duration: 3 months
- Name: session_id Purpose: Functionality Provider: BulletZo.com Category: Necessary Duration: Session
How the Consent Manager Works
The banner appears on first visit and lets users accept, reject, or customise categories. Choices are saved and can be changed later via a link in the footer. Withdrawing consent stops non-essential cookies immediately.
Browser-Level Controls
Users may block or delete cookies through browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to parts of the site while blocking analytics reduces measurement accuracy.
International Transfers
Some partners may process data outside South Africa. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. See the Privacy Policy for full details on cross-border handling.
Policy Changes and Contact
BulletZo.com may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page. For questions contact support@bulletzo.com or write to 14 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa. This policy is issued in accordance with POPIA and related South African e-commerce rules.