Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Tech4Tails uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (www.tech4tails.co.za), in accordance with applicable privacy laws including South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the proper functionality of our website

  • Remember your preferences (like items in your cart)

  • Improve your shopping experience

  • Analyze site traffic and performance

  • Provide relevant marketing and ads via trusted third parties

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for you to browse the site and use its features (like secure checkout).

b. Performance Cookies
These track how you interact with the site — such as pages visited and errors encountered — so we can improve performance.

c. Functional Cookies
These remember choices you’ve made (like location or login info) to provide a more personalized experience.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
Used by third-party services (like Google, Facebook, and TikTok) to display relevant ads to you based on your interests and behavior.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party tools, including:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta/Facebook Pixel

  • TikTok Pixel

  • Shopify Apps (e.g., review widgets, chat tools)

These services may place their own cookies on your device to help us track marketing performance or customer behaviour.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

For guidance:

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
📧 info@tech4tails.co.za