Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

Last updated: September 7, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners.

Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyze how you use our website, and provide you with a better, more personalized experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages. This helps us improve how our website works.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

2.4 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to:

  • Maintain your session while using our website
  • Remember form data during your visit
  • Provide security features

3.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Analyze website usage over time

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services that we use to enhance our website functionality:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Social media platforms for sharing features
  • Payment processors for secure transactions

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
XSRF-TOKEN CSRF protection for form submissions Session Essential
laravel_session Maintain user session state Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics tracking 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics session tracking 24 hours Analytics
user_preferences Remember user preferences and settings 1 year Functionality

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies

5.2 Cookie Consent

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

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Change your preferences at any time

5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out

For third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:

  • Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Social Media: Adjust privacy settings on your social media accounts
  • Advertising: Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that:

  • Some website features may not work properly
  • Your preferences and settings may not be remembered
  • We may not be able to provide personalized content
  • Security features may be affected

We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure the best user experience.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie practices
  • New technologies or services we use
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • User feedback and preferences

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@reservationagent.co.za

Phone: +27 (0) 21 123 4567

Address: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Data Protection Officer: dpo@reservationagent.co.za

💡 Quick Tip

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by adjusting your browser settings.