Cookie Policy for Watershortagesa.com
At Watershortagesa.com, we understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the cookies and tracking technologies we use on our website. This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.
1. What Cookies and Tracking Technologies Are Used
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests.
2. Purpose of Each Cookie
Each cookie we use serves a specific purpose:
- Essential Cookies: Without these cookies, the website may not function properly. They are used for features such as secure logins and completing transactions.
- Analytics Cookies: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect data on user behavior, which helps us analyze traffic patterns and improve the website.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies allow us to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing history and preferences, enhancing your online experience.
3. How Users Can Control or Opt-Out of Cookies
You have the right to control the use of cookies on our website. Here’s how:
- Most web browsers allow users to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies.
- You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- You may also choose to use browser settings to block cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Their Use
In addition to our own cookies, we may allow third-party cookies on our site. These parties may place cookies on your device for the following reasons:
- To monitor website performance and utilization.
- To provide targeted advertising that aligns with your preferences.
- To collect analytics data from our site through their tracking technologies.
5. Data Retention and Security
We take the security of your data seriously. Data collected through cookies is retained for varying periods depending on the type of cookie:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you clear your cookies.
We implement standard security measures to protect your information, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Updates to the Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
7. Contact Information for Cookie-Related Inquiries
If you have questions about our cookie policy or the personal data we hold about you, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +27 123 456 789
- Address: 123 Water Management Ave, Cape Town, South Africa
Thank you for visiting Watershortagesa.com and for being informed about our cookie practices.