At Unique Paints South Africa, we are committed to ensuring transparency and providing a positive user experience. This Cookies Policy outlines what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can manage them while browsing https://uniquepaintssouthafrica.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by websites to make them function efficiently, improve user experiences, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies perform essential tasks such as remembering your login information, keeping items in your shopping cart, and storing preferences like language settings. They also help us analyze how our visitors use the website, enabling us to make improvements and deliver tailored content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies to provide you with the best possible experience:
- Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to navigate the site or use essential features like the shopping cart or secure checkout. - Performance Cookies:
These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website. For example, they track which pages are visited most often or if users encounter error messages. This data helps us optimize the site for a smoother experience. - Functional Cookies:
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred language, region, or saved items in your cart. They enhance the personalization of your experience. - Targeting and Advertising Cookies:
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
3. Why We Use Cookies
At Unique Paints South Africa, cookies are used to:
- Ensure the website functions properly and delivers the best user experience.
- Personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and browsing habits.
- Enable you to add products to your cart and complete purchases seamlessly.
- Monitor website traffic and gather insights to improve functionality and content.
- Deliver targeted advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
Cookies also help us understand how visitors engage with our website, ensuring we can continually improve our offerings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device while you browse our website. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. They help us analyze user behavior and deliver targeted marketing.
For example, we use Google Analytics to gather insights about website traffic and performance. These cookies may track information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay on the site, and how you found us.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to control or disable cookies at any time. Here’s how:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through their settings. Check your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
- Cookie Pop-Up: When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can accept or decline cookies. You can update these settings later.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website, such as the shopping cart or login process.
6. Data Protection and Privacy
All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data, and all data is anonymized where possible.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy.