Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Vortin Digital ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (vortindigital.co.za) in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., form submissions, security)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (only with your consent)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Consent Cookies: Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and ensure website security
Form Cookies: Enable form submissions and prevent spam

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies (With Consent)

If you consent, we may use analytics cookies to:

Track website traffic and usage patterns
Understand which pages are most popular
Improve website functionality and user experience
Measure the effectiveness of our content

Third-Party Services: Google Analytics (if enabled with your consent)

Duration: Up to 26 months (as per Google Analytics default)

Note: Analytics cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent through our cookie consent banner.

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences:

Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie consent choice
Language Preferences: If applicable

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies:

Google Analytics: Website analytics (only with consent)
Web3Forms: Form submission service (essential for contact forms)
Font Providers: Google Fonts, Font Awesome (may set cookies)

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All: Accept all cookies, including analytics cookies
Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies
Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer or clearing your browser cookies.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 26 months for analytics)

7. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

Accept or reject non-essential cookies
Withdraw consent at any time
Delete cookies from your browser
Request information about cookies we use

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Vortin Digital
Information Officer: Christiaan Blom
Email: christiaanblom115@gmail.com

This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 2026 and complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.