COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: 24 February 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing activity. Cookies and similar tracking technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Cornerstone Property Partners (Pty) Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to:

• Enable essential website functions (navigation, security, form submission)
• Remember your preferences and settings (language, location, display options)
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services
• Deliver personalized content and property recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Provide targeted advertising on our website and third-party platforms
• Detect and prevent fraud or security threats

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. Our website cannot operate without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Examples: Session management, security authentication, load balancing

3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. They may remember your name, language preference, or region.
Examples: Remembering login details, saved searches, display preferences

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website — which pages you visit, how long you stay, and any errors you encounter. This data helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, heatmaps, page load time tracking

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Property24).
Examples: Retargeting ads, conversion tracking, social media advertising

3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook, Property24, YouTube, payment processors). These are governed by the third party’s privacy policy.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).

• Session Cookies: Temporary — expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified duration (from days to years)

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

How to Manage Cookies:

• Browser Settings: Adjust cookie settings in your browser preferences (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
• Opt-Out Tools: Use browser extensions or opt-out tools provided by advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads Settings, Network Advertising Initiative opt-out)
• Do Not Track: Enable “Do Not Track” signals in your browser (though not all websites honor this signal)

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impacting core functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, and traffic sources. Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

7. Social Media and Third-Party Plugins

Our website may include social media features (e.g., Facebook Like button, Twitter share, LinkedIn) and embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Google Maps). These features may set cookies to track your activity and are governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.

8. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or contacting us.

9. POPIA Compliance

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), cookies that collect personal information (such as IP addresses or browsing behavior) are considered “online identifiers” and must be disclosed to you. We take reasonable steps to ensure that you are informed about what cookies we use and why; who has access to cookie data (us and third parties); how you can manage or disable cookies; and the consequences of disabling cookies.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, contact us:

Cornerstone Property Partners (Pty) Ltd
Information Officer: Dean Hodgson
Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Email: [Your email address]
Phone: [Your phone number]