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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide anonymized tracking data to third-party applications like Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Cookies
iHomieSA uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve site performance and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Marketing Cookies: These are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| cart_items | Stores items in your shopping cart | 30 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| preferences | Stores your site preferences (language, currency) | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes. These providers include Google Analytics and social media platforms. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those providers.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. To manage cookies:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
6. Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this policy. If you do not consent, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the website.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us via WhatsApp at +27 (WhatsApp) or through our Instagram page @ihomiesa.