Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 19, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Mzantsi Commerce uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Analyze how you use our website
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve our website performance
  • Ensure website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your login status.

Examples: Authentication cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This helps us improve the performance of our website.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, performance monitoring cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples: Language preferences, region settings, theme preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies, remarketing cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website usage and performance
  • Google Ads: To show relevant advertisements
  • Facebook: To track conversions and show targeted ads
  • Payment Providers: To process secure payments

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.3 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Change your preferences at any time

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

  • You may need to sign in repeatedly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some pages may not load correctly
  • Personalized content may not be available
  • Analytics data may be incomplete

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@mzantsicommerce.co.za
Website: https://www.mzantsicommerce.co.za
Address: South Africa

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