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## 1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners. Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our site.

## 2. How We Use Cookies

Elithalomso uses cookies for the following purposes:

- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your settings and preferences, such as language and region, to provide a personalized experience.
- Marketing Cookies: These track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

## 3. Types of Cookies We Use

### 3.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session state as you navigate through the site.

### 3.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.

### 3.3 First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by our website directly and can only be read by our site.

### 3.4 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and social media platforms.

## 4. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration
--- | --- | --- | ---
_ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years
_gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours
_gat | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute
cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year
session_id | Essential | Maintains your session state | Session

## 5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set

To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:

- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features.

## 6. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These include:

- Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Maps: Enables location-based features
- Social Media Platforms: Allow content sharing and engagement tracking

These third-party services are governed by their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their cookie policies for more information.

## 7. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner where you can:

- Accept all cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Decline non-essential cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

## 8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

## 9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

- Email: privacy@elithalomso.co.za
- Phone: +27 78 2707 874
- Address: 136 Fifth Street, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, 1686, South Africa

Last Updated: March 2026