Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes including remembering your preferences, analysing site traffic, and enhancing user experience. Cookies may be set by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on the site.

How We Use Cookies

mountain-starling uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot operate correctly without these cookies.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as your cookie consent preferences, to provide a more personalised experience on return visits.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymised to help us improve website performance and content.

Cookies We Use

The following cookies may be set when you visit our website:

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected). Duration: 365 days. Type: Essential.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies for analytics purposes. These services operate under their own privacy policies. When you visit our site, these third parties may collect information about your browsing behaviour across multiple websites.

Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies through several methods:

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored for future visits.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically view, delete, and block cookies. Instructions vary by browser:
  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
• Device Settings: Mobile devices offer cookie management through operating system settings.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function correctly, and you may need to re-enter preferences on each visit. Essential cookies cannot be disabled while using the website, as they are required for basic functionality.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, our website may use local storage, a similar technology that stores data in your browser. Local storage is used to remember your cookie consent preference. You can clear local storage through your browser settings, typically found alongside cookie management options.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or write to: 45 Harbour Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa.