LEGAL
Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how The Art of Beauty uses cookies on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your experience. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook Pixel - tracks visits for ads |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use services from Google (Analytics), Facebook (Pixel), and other providers. These third parties may use cookies according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or be notified when cookies are sent. Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@theartofbeauty.co.za
Phone: 012 346 1552