Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 24, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are secure file records sent to device configurations to track layout preferences and save historical usage. Cookies allow digital servers to record session parameters, making modern responsive internet experiences much faster.
2. How We Implement Cookies
We use various forms of cookies: (a) Essential cookies (security-centric, load balancing markers); (b) Analytical cookies (help monitor traffic performance); (c) Personalization cookies (remembering text sizes). Analytical cookies are kept off unless readers agree to tracking.
3. The Consent Mode Framework
Through Google Consent Mode v2 implementation, all diagnostic and personalization elements default to 'denied' parameters prior to you submitting preference decisions. If you accept elements, those records save locally onto storage slots. Your configurations can easily be updated at any moment via the button toggles inside our footer.
4. Cookie Classifications & Storage Signals
| Operational Category | Operational Purpose | Associated Consent Signals | Default Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | System security and layout values | security_storage, functionality_storage | Granted |
| Analytics | Diagnostic telemetry scripts | analytics_storage | Denied |
| Advertising | Targeted marketing elements | ad_storage, ad_user_data | Denied |
| Personalization | Saves localized layout settings | personalization_storage | Denied |
5. Exact Cookie Identifiers We Use
| Name | Classification | Provider | Functional Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| consentMode | Essential | NEWCY | Remembers reader selection preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analysis | Google Inc | Monitors reader site traffic pathways | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analysis | Google Inc | Dynamic key keeping tracker performance optimal | 2 years |
| g_maps | Functional | Google Maps | Controls navigation structures in contact sections | Session |
6. Managing Cookie Options via Web Browsers
In addition to using our simplified cookie settings panel, readers can block or erase historical files using web-browser setup panels. Disabling necessary cookies might make web navigation unstable.
7. Contact Details
Should you have any diagnostic questions, please message: [email protected] or call +27 21 465 5000.