MG MOTOR SOUTH AFRICA A DIVISION OF SAIC SOUTH AFRICA PROPRIETARY LIMITED

COOKIE POLICY

Last update: 29 November 2024

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   WHAT ARE COOKIES AND WHY DO WE USE THEM?

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      MG Motor South Africa a division of SAIC South Africa Proprietary Limited ("we", "us", "our") might use cookies and other techniques such as web beacons when you visit our website or app ("our sites"). "Cookies" are small text files used by us to recognise repeat users, facilitate your on-going access to, and use, of our sites. Cookies allow us to track your usage behaviour and compile aggregate data that will help us to improve the functionality of our sites and content. For example, by storing your preferred settings for the next time you visit our sites. "Web beacons" (also called web bug, tracking bug, tag, web tag, page tag, tracking pixel, pixel tag, 1×1 GIF, or clear GIF) are small, clear picture files used to follow your movements on our sites. For example, by showing us whether you accessed certain content.

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      The information we collect from cookies enables us to:

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         tailor our sites to your personal needs;

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         remember the notifications that you have been shown, so that you are not shown them again;

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         store information about your preferences;

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         help us find information once you have logged in;

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         help us link your browsing information to you and your personal information, for example, when you choose to register for a service; and

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         make improvements and updates to our sites based on the way you want to use them.

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      The type of information collected by cookies is not used to personally identify you.

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   WHAT KIND OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

   1. We use the following types of cookies:

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      Strictly necessary cookies: Necessary cookies enable you to use our sites and all its features, such as enabling access to secure the sites. Without these cookies you may not be able to use all the features of our sites. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

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      Performance cookies: Performance cookies collect information about how you use our sites so we can improve them for you in future. For example, they collect information on which pages you visit most often and any error messages you may get. The information collected by these cookies is anonymous. They do not collect any information that can identify you personally.

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      Targeting/advertising cookies: We and our service providers may use advertising cookies to deliver ads that we believe are relevant to you and your interests. For example, we may use targeting or advertising cookies to customise the advertising and content you receive on our sites, to limit the number of times you see the same ad on our sites and to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

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      Social media cookies: Our sites use third-party cookies from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to enable in-depth campaign reporting and to track social network users when they visit our sites, by using a tagging mechanism provided by those social networks. These cookies can also be used for event tracking and remarketing purposes. Any data collected with these tags will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and with the relevant third party social network's privacy policies. Our sites will not collect or store any personally identifiable information from the user.

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      Session cookies: Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser and remember your actions during your visit to our sites. They are used to maintain your login status and support basic site functionality. Session cookies do not collect personal information and are not stored long-term.

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      Persistent cookies: Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These cookies are used to remember your preferences and actions on our sites between sessions, allowing for a more personalised experience. For example, they may store your login details or language preference so you don’t have to enter them each time you visit. Persistent cookies may be used to analyse site performance and target advertisements.

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   HOW CAN YOU MANAGE YOUR COOKIE SETTINGS?

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      To ensure you get the best possible experience when visiting our sites, we recommend that you accept cookies. However, you can opt-out of each cookie category (except strictly necessary cookies) by clicking on the “cookie settings” button or disable cookies in your web browser or device.

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      Cookies may, however, be necessary to provide you with certain features available on our sites. If you disable cookies you may not be able to use these features, and your access to our sites will be limited.

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   CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

   1. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When changes are made, we will revise the “Last Update” date at the top of this Cookie Policy, and will be effective as of that date.