This Cookie Policy explains how E-Weld Online (Pty) Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.e-weld.co.za (the “Website”). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

• Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

  Example: Cookies that remember your login details if you have an account.

• Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

  Example: Cookies that remember items you have added to your shopping cart.

• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website, which pages they visit, and how they interact with our content. This information helps us improve the Website’s performance and user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics.

  Example: Cookies that track the number of visitors to our website and how they navigate through it.

• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

  Example: Cookies that track your browsing activity to show you relevant welding equipment advertisements on other websites.

Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies on our Website:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse the Website.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
• First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by our Website directly.
• Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party domains, such as analytics or advertising providers. We may use third-party cookies from Google.

Your Choices and Control

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can exercise your preferences by:

• Managing Cookie Settings: You can usually manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to control which cookies are accepted, rejected, and deleted. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for more information on how to do this.
• Using Our Cookie Consent Tool (if applicable): [If you have a cookie consent tool on your website, explain how users can manage their preferences through it.]

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Website and may limit your user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device on our behalf. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which govern their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information. We use third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google Ads.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.