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COOKIES POLICY
Effective Date: 25 May 2026
Welcome to Umbrella Digital. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Operations: To enable core website functions such as navigation, security, and accessibility.
Performance & Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay).
User Preferences: To remember your preferences, such as language or region settings.
Marketing: To deliver relevant content or advertisements based on your browsing behaviour (where applicable).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below explains the types of cookies we use and why:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for the website to function properly. Without these, certain features (e.g., forms, security, shopping cart if applicable) will not work. | Session (expires when you close your browser) |
| Performance / Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are most popular). We use this data to improve our site. Data is aggregated and anonymous. | Persistent (up to 2 years) |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your choices and preferences (e.g., language, region) to provide a more personalised experience. | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| Marketing / Targeting Cookies | Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites. | Persistent (up to 2 years) |
4. Specific Cookies We Use
We may use the following specific cookies on our website:
| Cookie Name | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id | Umbrella Digital | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
cookie_consent | Umbrella Digital | Remembers your cookie consent preference | 6 months |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rates | 1 minute |
wp-settings-* | WordPress (if used) | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
Note: The exact cookies may vary depending on the third-party tools and plugins we use. We update this list as our website evolves.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and analytics. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies.
Third parties we may use include:
Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and provides anonymous statistics. Google’s Privacy Policy
Google reCAPTCHA: Protects our contact forms from spam. Google’s Cookies Policy
Social Media Platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram): If we embed social media content or share buttons, these platforms may place cookies on your device. Refer to their respective cookie policies.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse our website (depending on your browser settings), you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You are not required to accept all cookies. You can adjust your preferences using the banner or your browser settings (see Section 7 below).
7. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to accept, reject, or delete cookies at any time.
Browser Settings:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
See what cookies are installed on your device
Block all or certain types of cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being placed
Instructions for popular browsers:
Important: Disabling certain cookies (especially strictly necessary cookies) may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly.
Opt-Out of Analytics:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals because no uniform standard for DST has been adopted. However, you can still control cookies using the methods described in Section 7.
9. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Umbrella Digital
Email: info@umbrelladigital.co.za
Phone: +27 87 265 2791
Umbrella Digital – Your digital partner. Transparent about cookies, serious about your privacy.