Cookie Policy
Effective date: 20 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Online DigiServ (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on onlinedigiserv.com (the “Site”).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, measure usage, and support marketing and affiliate tracking.
We may also use similar technologies (pixels, tags, local storage). For simplicity, we call these “cookies”.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep the Site working reliably and securely
- Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
- Measure conversions and performance of content and links
- Support advertising and remarketing (Google Ads)
- Enable affiliate tracking so retailers can attribute purchases to our referrals
3. Cookie categories we use (and what they do)
| Category | Purpose | Examples on this Site |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for core site functions and to store consent choices | Consent/permission cookie, security cookies |
| Analytics | Helps us understand traffic and improve content | Google Analytics |
| Advertising / Marketing | Used for ads measurement, conversion tracking, and remarketing | Google Ads (conversion + remarketing) |
| Affiliate tracking | Tracks referrals to retailers and may attribute purchases to our site so we can earn commission | Takealot, Amazon, VegaVend affiliate tracking (via their systems or affiliate networks) |
4. Services we use that may set cookies
A. Google Analytics (analytics cookies)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are visited, session duration, and general traffic sources). This helps us improve content and user experience.
B. Google Ads (advertising/marketing cookies)
We use Google Ads to:
- Measure the performance of advertising campaigns (conversion tracking)
- Deliver ads more effectively
- Enable remarketing (showing ads to people who previously visited the Site)
Google may use cookies and similar identifiers to support these features.
C. Affiliate tracking: Takealot, Amazon, Vegavend.com (affiliate cookies)
When you click an affiliate link to Takealot, Amazon, or Vegavend.com, a cookie (or similar tracking technology) may be placed by that retailer or its affiliate/technology partners. This helps them:
- Recognise that you came from our Site
- Attribute a purchase to our referral (if you buy within their tracking window)
- Calculate any commission payable to us
Affiliate tracking does not increase the price you pay. Prices, availability, and terms are controlled by the retailer.
5. Third-party cookies and control
Some cookies are set by third parties (Google, Takealot, Amazon, Vegavend.com, and their partners). We do not control third-party cookies, their retention periods, or how they use the data collected.
We recommend reviewing each third party’s privacy and cookie notices for full details.
6. Consent and POPIA
Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), some cookie data (like online identifiers) may be considered personal information.
- Strictly necessary cookies are used to operate the Site and store your consent preferences.
- Analytics, advertising, and affiliate cookies are used only where you have provided consent (where a consent banner/tool is enabled and configured that way).
7. Managing cookies
A. Cookie banner / settings link
If we use a cookie consent banner, you can accept, reject, or customise non-essential cookies. You can also change your preferences later via the cookie settings link (if available on the Site).
B. Browser controls
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site performance or stop features like affiliate attribution and remarketing from working as intended.
Common paths:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
C. Google controls (optional)
Google provides ad personalisation and opt-out controls through your Google account and Google’s advertising settings.
8. How long cookies last
Some cookies are session cookies (removed when you close your browser). Others are persistent cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them). Lifespans vary by provider and purpose (Google/retailers set these).
9. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact
If you have questions about cookies on this Site, contact us:
Business name: Online DigiServ
Contact: Contact Online DigiServ
Website: onlinedigiserv.com
Country: South Africa