Cookie Policy.
What we place on your device when you visit this site, why, and how to turn the optional parts off.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how weDesiign (“weDesiign”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.wedesiign.co.za (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains more broadly how we collect, use, and protect personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner. Similar technologies — such as pixels, tags, and local storage — work in comparable ways and are covered by this Policy.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on the Site to:
- Ensure the Site functions correctly and securely
- Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve its content and performance
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing campaigns
- Show you more relevant ads on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Can be disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for core Site functionality, such as security and basic navigation. The Site may not work properly without these. | No |
| Analytics | Used via Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on page, general location), helping us improve the Site over time. | Yes |
| Advertising | Used via Meta (Facebook) Pixel to track actions taken after viewing our Facebook or Instagram ads, measure campaign performance, and build audiences for future advertising. | Yes |
5. Third-Party Cookies
5.1 Google Analytics
Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. The information generated is transmitted to and processed by Google. You can read more about how Google uses this data, and how to opt out, at policies.google.com/privacy.
5.2 Meta (Facebook) Pixel
The Meta Pixel places cookies that allow us and Meta to track visitor actions on the Site after they’ve clicked through from a Facebook or Instagram ad. This helps us measure ad performance and show more relevant ads. You can read more about how Meta uses this data at facebook.com/privacy/policy, and manage your ad preferences directly at facebook.com/adpreferences.
These third parties set and read their own cookies independently of weDesiign, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one.
6. How Long Cookies Last
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period (or until manually deleted), so the Site or third parties can recognise you on return visits.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) via a cookie banner when you first visit the Site. You can change your preferences at any time.
8. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Since the process differs between browsers, please check your browser’s help menu for instructions. Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tracking technologies we use, or for legal and regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Business name: weDesiign
- Website: www.wedesiign.co.za
- Email: elandre@wedesiign.co.za