Cookies Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
Ember-egret uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors interact with our website. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function as intended.
- submittedService: Temporarily stores selected service for form submission. Duration: Session.
- submittedName: Temporarily stores name for confirmation page. Duration: Session.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- _ga: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties. These include:
- Google Analytics: Provides website usage statistics. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information about how they process your data.
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser's cookies and cache, which will reset the cookie consent banner
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website functionality.
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your use of the website but will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our site, which helps us make improvements.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for certain functionality. Local storage operates similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage for:
- Storing your cookie consent preference
- Temporary form data during submission
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not load analytics cookies when this feature is enabled.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Ember-egret
42 Weaver's Lane
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
South Africa
Email: [email protected]