Legal & policies
Cookie policy
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. We keep them to a minimum: essential cookies to run the service, and analytics or marketing cookies only if you say yes.
Your choices
When you first visit our website we ask which optional cookies you allow. Nothing optional loads until you choose. You can change your mind at any time:
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies will stop you signing in.
Essential cookies (always on)
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token | Keeps you signed in to the app | 30 days, or when you sign out |
next-auth.csrf-token | Protects sign-in forms against cross-site request forgery | End of browser session |
next-auth.callback-url | Returns you to the right page after signing in | End of browser session |
taq_consent | Remembers your cookie choices | 12 months |
On secure connections the sign-in cookie names start with __Secure- or __Host-.
Analytics cookies (optional)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors so we can count them | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Keeps track of a visit across pages | 2 years |
IP addresses are anonymised. We only use analytics on our public website, never inside the app or client portal.
Marketing cookies (optional)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Measures whether our ads led to a visit or sign-up | 3 months |
Inside the app and client portal
The Trade a Quote app and the portal your clients use set only the essential cookies above. They contain no analytics, advertising or third-party tracking.
Questions
Email support@tradeaquote.co.za.