Cookie policy

This cookie policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use, how that information is used, and how to control your cookie preferences.

At any time, you can change or withdraw your consent from the cookie declaration pop-up on our website. You can also learn more about who we are, how you can contact us, and how we process personal data in our privacy policy.

Your consent applies to the domain upcycles.co.za.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small data file stored by your web browser on your computer. It allows us to recognise your computer by associating the identification numbers in the cookie with other customer information you have provided to us. Cookies can also tell us which website you came to us from. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies and other types of tracking software on our website to personalise your visit and enhance the user experience by gaining a better understanding of your interests, customising our pages for you and helping accelerate your future interactions with our website. We may use the information provided by cookies to analyse trends, administer the site, or for research and marketing purposes to help us better serve you. All customer information is stored on our secure database. Cookies are also used in the functioning of the online course section of our site, by keeping track of information you enter into the site so that you are able to track your progress in our online course(s). By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device. You can choose to accept or decline cookies (most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer).

What type of cookies do we use?

Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. For example, these cookies allow you to log-in to your account and add products to your basket, and checkout securely.

Statistics: These cookies store information like the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit, etc. These data help us understand and analyze how well the website performs and where it needs improvement.

Marketing: Our website displays advertisements. These cookies are used to personalize the advertisements that we show to you so that they are meaningful to you. These cookies also help us keep track of the efficiency of these ad campaigns.

The information stored in these cookies may also be used by the third-party ad providers to show you ads on other websites on the browser as well.

Functional: TThese are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on our website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing content of the website on social media platforms.

Preferences: These cookies help us store your settings and browsing preferences like language preferences so that you have a better and efficient experience on future visits to the website.

The below list details the cookies used in our website.

How can I control the cookie preferences?

When you navigate to our website, a consent notice will be displayed in a pop-up, allowing you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.