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Last Updated: May 24, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are secure file records sent to device configurations to track layout preferences and save historical usage. Cookies allow digital servers to record session parameters, making modern responsive internet experiences much faster.

2. How We Implement Cookies

We use various forms of cookies: (a) Essential cookies (security-centric, load balancing markers); (b) Analytical cookies (help monitor traffic performance); (c) Personalization cookies (remembering text sizes). Analytical cookies are kept off unless readers agree to tracking.

3. The Consent Mode Framework

Through Google Consent Mode v2 implementation, all diagnostic and personalization elements default to 'denied' parameters prior to you submitting preference decisions. If you accept elements, those records save locally onto storage slots. Your configurations can easily be updated at any moment via the button toggles inside our footer.

4. Cookie Classifications & Storage Signals

Operational CategoryOperational PurposeAssociated Consent SignalsDefault Setting
Strictly NecessarySystem security and layout valuessecurity_storage, functionality_storageGranted
AnalyticsDiagnostic telemetry scriptsanalytics_storageDenied
AdvertisingTargeted marketing elementsad_storage, ad_user_dataDenied
PersonalizationSaves localized layout settingspersonalization_storageDenied

5. Exact Cookie Identifiers We Use

NameClassificationProviderFunctional PurposeDuration
consentModeEssentialBreakfeedryRemembers reader selection preferences1 year
_gaAnalysisGoogle IncMonitors reader site traffic pathways2 years
_ga_*AnalysisGoogle IncDynamic key keeping tracker performance optimal2 years
g_mapsFunctionalGoogle MapsControls navigation structures in contact sectionsSession

6. Managing Cookie Options via Web Browsers

In addition to using our simplified cookie settings panel, readers can block or erase historical files using web-browser setup panels. Disabling necessary cookies might make web navigation unstable.

7. Contact Details

Should you have any diagnostic questions, please message: [email protected] or call +27 21 465 5000.

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