What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences - for example, whether you've already accepted this cookie notice. Cookies cannot contain viruses or harmful software.
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to work. Others help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We never use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function and cannot be switched off. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preference (accepted or declined) so you are not shown the consent banner on every visit. | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) via Google Tag Manager (GTM) to understand how visitors use this site - for example, which pages are most popular and how long people spend on each. This data is aggregated and anonymous; it does not identify you personally. No analytics cookies are set until you click Accept cookies in the consent banner.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. | 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years |
For full details, see Google's cookie policy.
Managing your preferences
You can withdraw your consent for analytics cookies at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and cookies, then revisiting the site - the consent banner will reappear.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
Visit aboutcookies.org for guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers.
Third-party services
- Google Tag ManagerManages the loading of analytics and marketing scripts. No data is collected until you give consent.
- Google Analytics 4Collects anonymised usage data to help us improve the site. Only activated after consent.
- Google MapsAn embedded map is shown on the Enquire page. Google may set its own cookies when the map loads.
POPIA compliance
This website is operated from South Africa and aims to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We collect only the data necessary to operate the site and respond to enquiries. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Questions?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please email treehousearts.sa@gmail.com.
See also: Terms & Conditions