Preloved Uniforms (Pty) Ltd Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Preloved Uniforms uses them on our website at www.preloveduniforms.co.za, and what choices you have regarding their use.
This Policy must be read together with our Privacy Policy and is governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Under POPIA, cookies that can identify you as an individual are considered personal information and are subject to the same protections as any other personal data we collect.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner.
Cookies cannot:
- Access other data stored on your device
- Transfer viruses or malware to your computer
- Identify you personally without your consent (for non-essential cookies)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Platform:
3.1 Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. Without them, core features such as logging in, adding items to your cart, and completing purchases would not work. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are fundamental to the Platform.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
| Cart cookie | Remembers items in your shopping cart | Session |
| Security cookie | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| Login preference | Remembers your login state | 30 days |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Platform so we can improve it. They collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the Platform, and how you arrived at our site. The information is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga) | Tracks website usage and traffic | 2 years | |
| Google Analytics (_gid) | Distinguishes between users | 24 hours | |
| Google Analytics (_gat) | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
We will only place analytics cookies on your device after you have given your explicit consent via our cookie banner.
3.3 Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies remember your preferences and personalise your experience on the Platform, such as your language preference or previously viewed listings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preference cookie | Remembers your site settings | 1 year |
| Recently viewed | Stores recently viewed listings | 30 days |
We will only place functional cookies on your device after you have given your explicit consent.
3.4 Marketing Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies track your browsing behaviour to show you relevant advertising on our Platform and on third-party websites such as Facebook and Google. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Pixel | Meta | Tracks conversions from Facebook ads | 90 days |
| Google Ads | Tracks ad campaign performance | 90 days |
We will only place marketing cookies on your device after you have given your explicit opt-in consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Your Consent
In accordance with POPIA, we require your explicit opt-in consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner giving you the following choices:
- Accept all cookies — allows essential, analytics, functional, and marketing cookies
- Accept only essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be placed
- Manage preferences — choose which categories of cookies you accept
Your consent choices are recorded and stored. We keep records of consent for a minimum of 12 months as required by POPIA.
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 On Our Website
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. This will reopen the cookie preference panel where you can change your choices.
5.2 Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies that have been set
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Platform and prevent you from accessing certain features.
Browser cookie settings guides:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
5.3 Opting Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5.4 Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
To opt out of targeted advertising:
- Facebook/Meta: Visit facebook.com/adpreferences
- Google Ads: Visit adssettings.google.com
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Platform are placed by third-party services such as Google and Meta. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies which we encourage you to review:
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook): facebook.com/privacy/policy
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for how these third parties use your data. We only allow third-party cookies where you have given your consent.
7. Children
Our Platform is not directed at children under the age of 18 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from minors. POPIA requires special protections for children’s personal data and we take this obligation seriously.
8. Your Rights Under POPIA
In relation to cookies and the personal information collected through them, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@preloveduniforms.co.za. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. We will notify you of significant changes via a new cookie consent banner or by email. The updated Policy will be posted on this page with a revised date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@preloveduniforms.co.za
- WhatsApp: +27 76 219 5485
- Website: www.preloveduniforms.co.za
- Information Regulator: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg
By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.