Cookie Policy for Rooted Web Design Studio
Effective date: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Rooted Web Design Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website www.yourdomain.com (the “Site”). It also explains your choices regarding these technologies. Cookies help improve your experience and allow us to analyse and optimise how the Site performs.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are stored by your browser and can help the Site remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide useful information about how visitors use our Site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and enable core functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. You cannot opt out of these cookies because they are required for the Site to work properly.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use the Site, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and traffic sources. This helps us improve the Site’s performance and user experience. Tools like Google Analytics may place these cookies.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (for example, language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
d. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They may be used to display ads or tailor marketing content to your interests. Third parties like social media platforms may use these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | User behaviour tracking | 24 hrs |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (not directly by us) when you visit the Site. These may include analytics and advertising providers such as Google and Meta. These third parties may collect information over time about your online activities across other websites.
4. Your Consent and Choices
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your preferences at any time
You may also change or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or by using the controls in our cookie banner.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can usually:
View existing cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block future cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect how the Site functions. Instructions vary by browser and device.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top. You should revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Email: info@rootedwebsitedesignstudio.co.za
Website: www.rootedwebdesignstudio.co.za
