What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing behavior and preferences, playing a crucial role in improving your online experience and making websites work more efficiently.

Types of Cookies Used

The ASK Group uses various types of cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised services. These cookies fall into the following categories:

  1. Session Cookies (First-Party): These temporary cookies are essential for maintaining your session while you navigate our website. They are deleted once you close your browser and help improve the functionality of our site.

  2. Authentication Cookies (First-Party): We use these cookies to keep you logged in after you’ve entered your credentials, ensuring a seamless experience across different pages.

  3. Comment Cookies (First-Party): If you leave a comment on our website, these cookies remember your name, email address, and website, so you don’t have to re-enter this information for future comments.

  4. Analytical Cookies (First-Party and Third-Party): We utilise analytical cookies to gather information about how you use our website. This data helps us understand user behavior, improve our content, and enhance your overall experience.

  5. Essential Cookies (First-Party and Third-Party): These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable features such as page navigation and access to secure areas.

  6. Third-Party Cookies: Our website may also use third-party cookies, including those from Google Analytics, to track anonymous user interactions and gather insights about website traffic. These cookies assist us in improving our services and tailoring content to your preferences.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences and control how cookies are set by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain types of cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of our website.

Cookie Consent

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Updates to the Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update and modify this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices. Any updates will be posted on this page.

For more information about our approach to privacy and data protection, please review our Privacy Policy.

Candy Tothill

Executive Director of Corporate Sustainability

Candy Tothill is a renowned leader in strategic communications, corporate sustainability, and creative direction, bringing decades of expertise to her role as Executive Director of Corporate Sustainability. From leading marketing for Southern Sun to shaping sustainability at Hosken Consolidated Investments, Candy has consistently driven high-impact initiatives. A thought leader and award finalist, her work spans innovative B-BBEE programmes, CSI efforts, and ESG strategies. With her unique ability to align corporate goals with societal progress, Candy champions transformative change for businesses, communities and the environment.