Cookie Policy
Welcome to Kaya's Kitchen! This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide you with a better browsing experience. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy , which details how we handle your personal information more broadly.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can also be used to remember your preferences, such as language settings or login information, to personalize your experience.
Think of cookies as little helpers that allow Kaya's Kitchen to remember you and your browsing habits. They help us to tailor your experience so you see recipes that are relevant to you and have a smoother navigation experience.
How We Use Cookies
At Kaya's Kitchen, we use cookies for a variety of purposes:
- To improve website functionality: Cookies enable us to remember your preferences, such as your chosen language or region, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit.
- To analyze website traffic: We use cookies to gather information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular and how long visitors spend on the site. This data helps us to improve the website's design and content.
- To personalize your experience: Cookies allow us to show you recipes and content that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history.
- For advertising and marketing purposes: We may use cookies to track your browsing behavior and show you ads that are tailored to your interests. This helps us to reach a wider audience and promote Kaya's Kitchen to people who are interested in South African cuisine.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on Kaya's Kitchen:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some services on our website may not be available.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our website. We use this information to improve the website's performance and design. For example, we can see which pages are most popular and how long visitors spend on the site. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember your preferences, such as your language settings or login information. They enhance your experience by personalizing the site to your needs.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing behavior and show you ads that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We work with third-party advertising partners who may use these cookies.
Specific Cookies Used
Here is a list of some of the specific cookies we use, along with their purpose:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| kaya_session | Maintains user session. | Kaya's Kitchen | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | Kaya's Kitchen | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control whether or not cookies are placed on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or clear cookies that have already been placed on your device. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you want to allow. You can access this tool at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Some of our advertising partners offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from tracking your browsing behavior and showing you personalized ads. You can find more information about these tools on the websites of our advertising partners.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on Kaya's Kitchen. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in applicable laws. We will post any changes to this policy on our website, and we encourage you to review it periodically. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Kaya's Kitchen
Attn: Data Protection Officer
123 Protea Avenue
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2000
South Africa
Email: privacy@kayaskitchen.co.za
Phone: +27 74 848 2655
This Cookie Policy was last updated on October 26, 2023.