Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 22, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully to understand how cookies are used on our site and how you can manage them according to your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take such as logging in or filling in forms.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages visitors go to most often and if they get error messages. They help us improve how our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies that are set by our website directly.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 30 days |
session_id | Maintains your session information | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies that are set by third parties that we use for various services.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Please note that if you delete or block all cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.
Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret these signals.
7. Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- By email: [email protected]
- By phone: +27 21 844 9021
- By mail: 145 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa