Effective date: 30 July 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your login session or preferences.
This policy explains how RAK Technologies (Pty) Ltd ("ActSciAI") uses cookies and similar browser storage technologies on actsci.co.za.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (always active)
These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Supabase | Stores your authenticated session JWT | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Supabase | Allows automatic session renewal without re-login | 6 months |
| sb-auth-token | Supabase | Session authentication state | Session |
2.2 Local and Session Storage (browser storage, not cookies)
We also use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for preferences and UI state. These are not transmitted to our servers and expire when you clear your browser data.
| Key | Storage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| actsci.theme | localStorage | Remembers your light/dark mode preference |
| actsci.ai-feedback-enabled | localStorage | Remembers whether live AI feedback is on or off |
| actsci.trial-reminder-shown | sessionStorage | Prevents the trial reminder popup from showing more than once per tab session |
We do not use any of the following:
The cookies we set are strictly necessary for the platform to function — specifically for authenticating your session. Under POPIA and general privacy principles, strictly necessary cookies do not require a separate consent prompt.
By creating an account and using ActSciAI, you acknowledge the use of these strictly necessary session cookies as described in this policy.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling session cookies will prevent you from logging in.
Browser guides:
We may update this Cookie Policy as our technology or legal obligations change. We will notify you of material changes by email or a notice on the platform. The effective date above will be updated when changes are made.
For any questions about this Cookie Policy:
RAK Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Information Officer
info@raktechnologies.co.za