Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These include session cookies, authentication cookies, and security cookies. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are necessary for the platform to work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | User authentication | Session |
| __csrf | Security / CSRF protection | Session |
| cookie-consent | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths. This data helps us improve the platform.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session state | 2 years |
Preference Cookies
Remember your preferences such as language, currency, search history, and display settings to personalise your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred-currency | Stores your currency preference | 1 year |
| locale | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| recent-searches | Stores your recent search queries | 30 days |
Marketing Cookies
Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. These are only set with your explicit consent.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the site. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core platform features.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Check this page periodically for changes.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@hambolwethu.co.za.