Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS Africa)

Last updated: 11 February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (“MINDS Africa”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

As a South African non-profit organisation operating internationally, MINDS Africa seeks to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), and internationally recognised privacy standards.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how users interact with online content.

Cookies do not typically identify you personally but may relate to identifiable information depending on how they are used.

2. Why We Use Cookies

MINDS Africa uses cookies to:

• Ensure website functionality
  Improve user experience
• Remember user preferences
• Analyse website performance
• Support secure access
• Measure engagement with content

We use cookies responsibly and only where necessary to support legitimate organisational purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for basic website functionality, including navigation, security, and accessibility. The website may not function correctly without them.

Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use the website. This helps us improve structure, usability, and content relevance.

Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember preferences such as language settings or accessibility adjustments to improve user experience.

Third-Party Cookies
Some website features may rely on trusted third-party services (such as analytics tools or embedded media platforms). These providers may place cookies subject to their own privacy policies.

MINDS Africa does not use cookies to sell personal information or engage in intrusive tracking.

4. Consent and Cookie Control

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including:

• Blocking cookies
• Deleting stored cookies
• Receiving alerts when cookies are used

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Protection and Privacy

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect data and ensure it is used responsibly.

6. International Considerations

MINDS Africa engages users across Africa and globally. Our cookie practices aim to reflect international expectations of transparency, consent, and accountability.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be published on this page with the revised date.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact:

Mandela Institute for Development Studies
Investment Place, Block C
10th Road, Hyde Park
Johannesburg, 2196
South Africa

+27 (0) 11 325 0501
info@minds-africa.org