Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content while giving you control over your cookie preferences.
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Afrika National Granite ("ANG," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.ang.co.za. This policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.
3. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time through our Cookie Preferences Management System
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
- Cookies essential for our payment processing system
- Cookies required for our forms to function (Contact Us, Request a Sample, Newsletter signup)
4.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics cookies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Track page views and navigation patterns
- Collect demographic data
- Analyze website performance
- Generate reports about website usage
4.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These include:
- Facebook Pixel for tracking conversions and targeting advertisements
- Marketing automation tool cookies for personalized content
- Retargeting cookies for displaying relevant advertisements
- Campaign performance tracking cookies
4.4 Social Media Cookies
These cookies enable:
- Social media sharing functionality
- Integration with social media platforms
- Social media feed displays
- Social login capabilities (if applicable)
4.5 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable:
- Chat widget functionality
- Language preferences
- Location-based content
- Remember user preferences
- Store form data temporarily
5. Third-Party Services and Cookies
Our website implements the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
5.1 Analytics and Tracking
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
5.2 Functionality
- Payment processor cookies
- Chat widget cookies
- Marketing automation platform cookies
Each third-party service has its own privacy and cookie policies:
6. Cookie Duration
We use both session and persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
7.1 Our Cookie Management System
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Using our Cookie Preferences Management System
- Selecting which categories of cookies you accept or reject
7.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
8. Specific Features and Related Cookies
8.1 Newsletter Signup
When you use our newsletter signup form, cookies help:
- Prevent duplicate submissions
- Remember your email preferences
- Track signup sources
8.2 Request a Sample Form
Cookies associated with this form:
- Store form progress
- Prevent duplicate submissions
- Track sample requests
8.3 Contact Forms
Cookies help:
- Prevent spam submissions
- Remember form data temporarily
- Track form submissions
9. Compliance with South African Law
This Cookies Policy complies with:
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- Other applicable South African laws
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the "Last Updated" date at the top.
11. Contact Us
For questions about our Cookies Policy or to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us:
Afrika National Granite (Pty) Ltd
8 Dekenah Street
Alrode, Gauteng
South Africa
Phone: +27 (0)11 908 3595
Email: info@ang.co.za