What Cookies Do
Small files that help the site work, remember preferences, and measure usage — see § 2.
Last updated Nov 2025
The plain-English summary. The full legal text below is the binding document.
Small files that help the site work, remember preferences, and measure usage — see § 2.
Essential, preference, and analytics cookies — full inventory in § 4.
A small number of third-party cookies (e.g. analytics) — see § 9.
Adjust your preferences anytime via Cookie Settings — see § 6.
Automize RPA SaaS Platform
Capitol Hill Consulting (Pty) Ltd
This Cookie Policy explains how Capitol Hill Consulting (Pty) Ltd ("Capitol Hill", "Automize", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on:
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By using our Sites or Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences as explained in Section 6 below.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
When you visit our Sites or Platform:
Session Cookies:
Persistent Cookies:
First-Party Cookies:
Third-Party Cookies:
In addition to cookies, we use other similar technologies:
What it is: Browser-based storage that allows us to store data locally on your device.
How we use it:
display variable in local storage to remember your UI preferences, such as whether certain interface elements are expanded or collapsed, which view mode you prefer, and other display-related settingsSpecific Local Storage Items:
display - Stores your interface display preferences and UI stateDifference from cookies: Local storage doesn't expire automatically and holds more data than cookies. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically sent to our servers with each request.
What they are: Tiny, transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails.
How we use them:
What it is: Temporary browser storage that exists only for the duration of your browsing session.
How we use it:
These cookies are necessary for the Sites and Platform to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for security and core functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
token |
Authenticates your identity securely and maintains your logged-in session | Session | First-party |
email |
Stores your email for authentication and account identification | Session/Persistent | First-party |
autodiscover |
Automatically discovers and configures account settings | Session | First-party |
cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months | First-party |
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and to provide the Services you've requested.
These cookies and local storage enable enhanced functionality and personalization. The Sites and Platform will still work without them, but your experience may be limited.
Note: We primarily use Local Storage (not cookies) for display preferences. The display variable in local storage remembers your UI settings such as sidebar state, panel expansions, and view preferences.
Local Storage (Functional):
| Storage Key | Purpose | Persistence |
|-------------|---------|-------------|
| display | Stores UI display preferences (sidebar state, panel visibility, view modes) | Until manually cleared |
Legal Basis: Local storage items are processed based on your consent or our legitimate interest in providing you with an improved user experience.
Can be disabled: Yes - You can clear local storage through your browser settings (see Section 6.4). Note: Clearing local storage will reset all your display preferences to defaults.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Sites and Platform. They collect anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Third-party |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party |
_ga_<container-id> |
Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state | 2 years | Third-party |
platform_usage |
Automize | Tracks feature usage for improvement | 6 months | First-party |
error_tracking |
Automize | Logs errors for debugging | Session | First-party |
What we track:
What we DON'T track:
Legal Basis: Processed based on your consent or our legitimate interest in improving the Services.
Can be disabled: Yes - See Section 6 for instructions.
Google Analytics: For more information about how Google uses data collected through our Sites, visit: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
These cookies help us detect and prevent security threats, fraud, and abuse.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
token |
Validates authentication and prevents unauthorized access (also listed under Essential) | Session | First-party |
Note: The token cookie serves dual purposes - both as an essential authentication cookie and as a security measure. It contains encrypted authentication data that validates each request and protects against unauthorized access.
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for our legitimate interests in protecting our Services and users from security threats.
Can be disabled: No - These are essential for security.
To respect your privacy, we want to be clear about what we do NOT do:
❌ We DO NOT use:
❌ We DO NOT:
When you first visit our Sites, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Your choice is stored in the cookie_consent cookie for 12 months.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Option 1: Cookie Settings Link
Option 2: Browser Settings
Option 3: Account Settings (for logged-in users)
Browser Plugin: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookie Settings: Use our cookie consent banner to disable analytics cookies.
Most browsers allow you to:
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
Mobile Browsers: Check your mobile browser's settings or help documentation.
If you disable Essential Cookies:
token and email cookies are required for authentication)If you disable Functional Cookies or clear Local Storage:
display local storage variable) won't be remembered between sessionsIf you disable Analytics Cookies:
Most of our cookies do not contain personal data. However, some cookies (especially authentication cookies) may contain encrypted identifiers that link to your personal data.
Cookies with personal identifiers:
token - Contains encrypted authentication data linking to your user accountemail - Contains your email address for authenticationautodiscover - May contain account configuration dataLocal Storage with personal identifiers:
display - May contain user-specific UI preferencesThese cookies and local storage items are:
If cookies contain your personal data, you have rights under GDPR and POPIA:
To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@automize.co.za
Cookies are retained as follows:
token and autodiscover: Deleted when you close your browser (session cookies)email: May persist longer depending on your login settingslanguage and timezone: 12 monthscookie_consent: 12 monthsLocal Storage:
display variable: Persists until you manually clear it or clear browser dataData collected via cookies:
Cookies we set are stored on your device (in your location). However, data collected via cookies may be transmitted to:
When cookie data is transferred internationally:
If you are in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Sites and Platform.
What Google collects:
Google's use of data: Google may use this data for its own purposes, including improving Google Analytics and other Google services.
More information:
Opt-out:
We do not use cookies from:
If we add third-party cookies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and notify you through the cookie consent banner.
Currently, Automize is a web-based platform accessed through browsers. We do not have native mobile apps.
If we develop mobile apps in the future:
"Do Not Track" (DNT) is a browser setting that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked across websites for advertising purposes.
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals because:
Since we don't engage in the tracking behaviors DNT is designed to prevent, enabling DNT won't change how we collect data. However, you can:
Security measures:
Potential risks:
How we mitigate risks:
To protect your cookies:
Our Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child through cookies:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Material changes:
Minor changes:
Continued use of the Sites or Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. If you don't agree:
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@automize.co.za
Subject line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
Mail:
Capitol Hill Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Attn: Privacy Officer
4 Muller Street
Bethlehem, 9701
South Africa
To exercise your rights regarding cookie data:
Email: privacy@automize.co.za
Subject line: "Data Subject Request - Cookies"
Online form: https://automize.co.za/data-subject-access-rights-request-form
We will respond within 30 days.
If you're unhappy with how we use cookies:
Contact us first: privacy@automize.co.za
Supervisory authorities:
United Kingdom (GDPR):
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Email: casework@ico.org.uk
South Africa (POPIA):
Information Regulator
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Phone: +27 10 023 5200
United Arab Emirates: [Contact relevant emirate authority based on your location]
For your reference, we maintain a record of your cookie consent choices:
What we record:
Why we record this:
How long we keep it:
Your rights:
| Cookie | Category | Duration | Can Disable? | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Essential | Session | ❌ No | Automize |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 12 months | ❌ No | Automize |
| Functional | 12 months | ✅ Yes | Automize | |
| language | Functional | 12 months | ✅ Yes | Automize |
| timezone | Functional | 12 months | ✅ Yes | Automize |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | ✅ Yes | |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | ✅ Yes | |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | ✅ Yes | |
| ga | Analytics | 2 years | ✅ Yes |
✅ What we use cookies for:
❌ What we DON'T use cookies for:
🔒 Your control:
Questions? privacy@automize.co.za
© 2025 Capitol Hill Consulting (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved.
Document Version: 1.0
Effective Date: November 2025
Last Updated: November 2025