Introduction to Our Cookies Policy
At Savory Soul, located at 12 Braamfontein Spruit, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2000, South Africa, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience on our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect and use information about you when you visit our website, savourysoul.co.za. We, led by our Data Protection Officer, Thando Dlamini, believe in providing you with clear and accessible information about how we handle your data, allowing you to make informed decisions about your privacy.
This policy applies to all users of our website, including those accessing it from mobile devices. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Savory Soul is dedicated to bringing the authentic flavors of South African cuisine to your table, and we want to ensure that your online experience with us is just as satisfying. This policy is part of our commitment to providing a secure and trustworthy environment for all our visitors.
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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another. Think of them as small helpers, remembering your choices to make your experience smoother.
Cookies can be classified as "first-party" or "third-party" cookies. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. Savory Soul uses both first-party and third-party cookies to enhance your experience and provide relevant content.
Without cookies, many websites would not function properly or would require you to repeatedly enter the same information. They are an essential part of the modern web and help to create a personalized and user-friendly experience. They are not programs, so they can't perform actions or install software. They are simply text files containing data.
Types of Cookies We Use
Savory Soul uses several types of cookies to improve your browsing experience and provide personalized content. These include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the performance of our website and provide a better user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about visitor behavior on our website. This information helps us understand how our website is being used and how we can improve it. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come to the website from, and the pages they visited.
How We Use Cookies
Savory Soul uses cookies for several purposes, including:
- Improving Website Functionality: Cookies help us to ensure that our website functions properly and efficiently, providing you with a seamless browsing experience.
- Personalizing Your Experience: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide you with personalized content, such as recipes tailored to your dietary requirements.
- Analyzing Website Traffic: Cookies help us to understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to identify areas for improvement and optimize our content.
- Delivering Targeted Advertising: Cookies enable us to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests, ensuring that you see content that is valuable to you.
- Remembering Log-in Details: If you create an account on our website, cookies allow us to remember your log-in details so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.
We do not use cookies to collect any personally identifiable information without your consent. All data collected through cookies is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies. You can do this in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually choose to accept or reject cookies, and you can also delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Cookie Consent Tools: We may use cookie consent tools to allow you to manage your cookie preferences on our website. These tools provide you with more granular control over the cookies that are used.
- Opt-Out Links: Some third-party cookies, such as those used for advertising, may provide opt-out links. You can use these links to opt-out of targeted advertising.
To find out more about how to manage cookies, please refer to the help documentation for your web browser or visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Savory Soul
12 Braamfontein Spruit
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2000
South Africa
Email: privacy@savourysoul.co.za
Phone: +27 85 388 0913
Data Protection Officer: Thando Dlamini
We are committed to addressing your concerns and providing you with clear and transparent information about our cookie practices.