Cookie Policy
Compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA No. 4 of 2013) & SADC Cross-Border Regulations
Last Revised: September 2026
1. Introduction & Purpose
This Cookie Policy explains how KPS Express (Pty) Ltd ("KPS Express", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies, local web storage, and related tracking technologies when you browse our cross-border industrial procurement website, customer portals, and commercial RFQ services across South Africa, Zambia, the DRC, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Seychelles, and Mauritius.
In strict accordance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Zambian Data Protection Act of 2021, and relevant international data privacy conventions, we respect your right to control how non-essential automated data collection mechanisms operate on your devices.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored directly by your internet browser on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you access web domains. They enable our servers to recognize your device during active browsing sessions, preserve authentication states across secure page transitions, memorize regional supply corridor selections, and maintain active item configurations in your commercial RFQ sourcing basket.
Cookies can be "Session Cookies" (which automatically delete when you close your browser) or "Persistent Cookies" (which remain stored for a predefined duration or until manually removed by you).
3. Inventory of Cookies Used on KPS Express
We categorize our platform cookies into three distinct tiers: Strictly Necessary, Functional/Localization, and Performance/Analytics.
| Cookie Identifier | Category | Lifespan | Operational Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| kps_session | Strictly Necessary | 7 Days | Cryptographically secure HTTP-only session identifier that powers user authentication for the Buyer Procurement Portal (/buyer) and Staff Operations Workbench (/kps). Prevents session hijacking and CSRF attacks. |
| kps_region | Strictly Necessary | 365 Days | Remembers your designated regional corridor (za for South Africa, zm for Zambia, cd for DRC) so that appropriate regional product availability and desk contacts are served. |
| kps_cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | 365 Days | Stores your explicit cookie preference selections so you are not repeatedly prompted on subsequent visits. |
| googtrans | Functional | Session / 30 Days | Remembers your bilingual language preference (e.g., French translation for the Democratic Republic of Congo mining corridor or English for Southern Africa) to ensure seamless cross-border usability. |
| kps_cart (Local Storage) | Functional | Persistent until cleared | Retains the list of industrial products and desired quantities added to your multi-line commercial RFQ sourcing basket while you navigate the catalog. |
4. Legal Grounding Under POPIA & International Standards
Under Section 11 of the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013, KPS Express processes strictly necessary cookies on the legal grounds of legitimate interest and performance of commercial obligations (allowing registered procurement buyers to authenticate, request quotes, and submit trade inquiries).
For all non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advanced telemetry), we obtain your prior voluntary, specific, and informed consent via our on-screen Cookie Consent Banner. You have the statutory right to withdraw or modify this consent at any time without penalty.
5. How to Control, Block, or Delete Cookies
You maintain complete autonomy over how cookies are stored on your equipment. You can modify your choices at any time through our interactive banner or through your web browser configuration:
Platform Preference Toggle
You can adjust your consent directly within KPS Express by clicking the button below. This instantly updates your recorded choices.
Browser-Level Controls
All modern web browsers allow you to review stored cookies, block third-party trackers, or delete all existing cookies upon closing your browser window.
Consult the official help documentation for Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
6. Policy Updates & Amendments
KPS Express reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy periodically to accommodate technical updates, modifications to our service providers, or regulatory advisories issued by the Information Regulator of South Africa. All revisions take effect immediately upon publication on this URL.
7. Contact Our Compliance Office
If you have any inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy or our data protection measures, please reach out to our dedicated compliance desk:
KPS Express (Pty) Ltd — Information Governance & Compliance
Physical Address: Johannesburg, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Information Officer Email: cote-divoire@kpsexpress.co.za
Corporate Telephone: +27 66 202 3081
Cross-Border Desks: Ndola (Zambia) | Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga, DRC)