Cookie Policy
Effective date: September 2026 · Last updated: September 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used.
2. Cookies we use
2.1 Strictly necessary (always active)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bw-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie choices | 12 months |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Protects sign-in and secure forms against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Remembers where to return you after signing in | Session |
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps staff members securely signed in to the admin area | 30 days |
2.2 Analytics (require consent)
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Session state | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | Google Analytics 4 | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional (require consent)
If embedded YouTube videos or maps are present on a page, YouTube/Google may set session or persistent cookies to store your playback preferences. These are only loaded after you consent.
2.4 Marketing (not currently in use)
We do not currently use marketing cookies. If we add marketing cookies (e.g. Facebook Pixel, Google Ads) in future, this policy will be updated and you will be re-asked for consent.
3. Managing cookies
You can accept, reject or customise cookies via the cookie banner shown on your first visit. You can re-open your cookie preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the website footer. You can also manage cookies via your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
4. Consequences of blocking cookies
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the website to malfunction. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect core site functionality.
5. Contact
Cookie questions: [email protected] · +27 82 323 7167