Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 11, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how EconoVision ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (econovision.co.za). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them as explained below, or refrain from using our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and browsing activity. This helps to improve your user experience by making the website more responsive to your needs.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to secure features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples of necessary cookies include those used for authentication, security, and user preferences.

3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They provide us with insights into which pages are visited most frequently, how visitors move around the site, and if they encounter any errors.

We use this information to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users can easily find what they are looking for.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

We use these cookies to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests, and to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites.

We do not control these third parties or their use of cookies. We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about their practices and how to opt-out.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time, depending on their type:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your browser session. They are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and may expire after a fixed period or remain indefinitely. They are used to remember your preferences and settings when you visit our website again.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies. You can also access more detailed cookie settings to customize your preferences for different categories of cookies.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via the support pages of your browser:

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can also manage your preferences for third-party advertising cookies through industry platforms such as:

7. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

Below is a list of the main cookies used on our website:

7.1 Necessary Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
cookie_necessary	Indicates whether necessary cookies are accepted	1 year
PHPSESSID	Preserves user session state across page requests	Session

7.2 Analytical Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_analytical	Indicates whether analytical cookies are accepted	1 year
_ga	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website	2 years
_ga_[ID]	Used by Google Analytics to persist session state	2 years
_gid	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website	1 day
_gat	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate	1 minute

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_marketing	Indicates whether marketing cookies are accepted	1 year

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

EconoVision
113 Merriman St, George Central
George, 6529
South Africa
Phone: +27861873255
Email: [email protected]

10. More Information

For more detailed information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.