T-Shirts Durban Cookie Policy

Purpose of This Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, why they may be used on the T-Shirts Durban website and what choices may be available to website visitors.

This policy should be read together with our privacy-related policies and other website terms.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that websites may place or read on a user's browser or device.

Cookies may be used to remember information about a visit, maintain website functionality, improve security, understand website usage or support other website features.

Cookies do not all perform the same function, and their duration and purpose can differ.

Similar Technologies

In addition to traditional browser cookies, websites may use similar technologies such as:

• Local browser storage.
• Session storage.
• Tracking pixels.
• Web beacons.
• Tags.
• Embedded scripts.
• Analytics identifiers.
• Device or browser identifiers.

References to cookies in this policy may include these similar technologies where relevant.

Types of Cookies We May Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Certain cookies or similar technologies may be required for technical operation, security or other essential website functions.

These may support functions such as:

• Website security.
• Spam protection.
• Session management.
• Form functionality.
• Load balancing.
• Fraud prevention.
• Remembering privacy or cookie selections.

Analytics and Website Measurement

T-Shirts Durban may use analytics technologies to understand general website performance and visitor interaction.

Depending on the services enabled on the website, analytics information may include:

• Pages visited.
• Approximate visit duration.
• Navigation paths.
• Referring pages or websites.
• Browser type.
• Device type.
• General geographic information.
• Website performance information.
• Interactions with buttons or website features.

Analytics information is generally used to understand website usage and improve content, usability and performance.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

Certain website functions may depend on third-party service providers.

Depending on the features used on the website, third-party services may include:

• Website analytics services.
• Maps.
• Video services.
• Social-media platforms.
• Security services.
• Spam-prevention services.
• Payment services.
• Website hosting or performance tools.
• Embedded external content.

These providers may place or read their own cookies or similar technologies subject to their own policies.

Embedded Content

Pages may contain content or services supplied by another provider, such as maps, videos, social-media features or externally hosted tools.

When users interact with embedded content, the external provider may receive technical or usage information according to its own privacy and cookie practices.

Session and Persistent Cookies

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

A first-party cookie is generally set by the website a visitor is directly using.

A third-party cookie may be set by another service or platform whose technology is used or embedded on the website.

The availability and behaviour of third-party cookies depends on the technologies enabled on the website and the policies of the relevant external provider.

Why We May Use Cookies

Cookies and related technologies may be used for purposes such as:

• Operating website functionality.
• Protecting the website from abuse.
• Improving website performance.
• Remembering website preferences.
• Understanding visitor behaviour.
• Measuring page performance.
• Improving content.
• Supporting embedded services.
• Measuring advertising where applicable.
• Remembering cookie or privacy selections.

Cookie Consent and Choices

Where consent is required for a particular type of cookie or tracking technology, T-Shirts Durban may use a cookie banner, consent tool or similar mechanism to request or record the visitor's choice.

Visitors may be provided with choices such as:

• Accepting optional cookies.
• Rejecting optional cookies.
• Selecting particular cookie categories.
• Changing a previous selection.

Browser Cookie Controls

Most modern browsers provide settings that allow users to view, block or delete cookies.

Browser controls may allow a user to:

Browser settings vary between providers, so users should consult the help documentation for their browser.

Effect of Blocking Cookies

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how some website features operate.

Depending on the cookie being blocked, this may affect:

• Saved preferences.
• Website sessions.
• Form functionality.
• Embedded services.
• Personalisation.
• Analytics measurements.
• Other interactive features.

Cookies and Personal Information

Certain cookie identifiers or technical data may constitute personal information depending on how they are used and whether they can reasonably be linked to an identifiable person.

Where cookie-related information constitutes personal information, T-Shirts Durban aims to process that information in accordance with applicable South African privacy requirements, including POPIA where applicable.

Security

T-Shirts Durban aims to use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect website information and systems.

However, cookies and website technologies operate within the wider internet environment, and no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure in every circumstance.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies may remain active for different periods.

Some cookies expire when a browser session ends, while others may remain for a predefined period unless manually deleted by the user.

Third-party providers may apply their own cookie retention periods.

Children and Website Use

The T-Shirts Durban website is primarily intended to provide product, business and ordering information.

Where personal information relating to a child is processed, applicable South African privacy requirements will be considered.

Browser Privacy Signals

Some browsers or devices may transmit privacy preference signals.

The effect of these signals can depend on browser technology, website configuration and the third-party services in use.

Visitors may also use the cookie controls made available through their browser or any website consent mechanism.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy notices and cookie policies.

T-Shirts Durban does not control all cookies, identifiers or processing carried out independently by external platforms after a visitor interacts with a third-party service.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the circumstances, visitors may have rights under applicable South African privacy law in relation to personal information processed about them.

This may include rights relating to:

• Access to personal information.
• Correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion where legally applicable.
• Objection to certain processing.
• Complaints about privacy processing.

Further information is provided in the T-Shirts Durban POPIA Data Subject Request / Access Policy and other privacy documentation.

Cookies Actually Used by the Website

The specific cookies present on a website may change when plugins, analytics tools, security systems, embedded content, hosting technology or other website services are added, updated or removed.

T-Shirts Durban may therefore periodically review the website and update this Cookie Policy where necessary.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

T-Shirts Durban may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, website functionality, third-party services, privacy practices or applicable legal requirements.

The version published on the T-Shirts Durban website should be treated as the current website version unless otherwise indicated.

Cookie & Privacy Contact Details

Contact T-Shirts Durban if you have a question about cookies, website tracking technologies or privacy.