What cookies are
Small text files stored by your browser that help the website work and collect statistics.
How we use cookies
For the basic operation of the website, traffic analysis and the display of advertising.
Cookie categories
- Necessary — basic operation of the website and storing your cookie preferences.
- Analytics — Google Analytics (e.g.
_ga,_gid) — anonymous statistics. - Advertising — Google AdSense — display and personalisation of advertising.
Cookie table
| Group | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Website operation | Session / up to 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | up to 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours |
| Google advertising | Advertising | according to Google's policies |
Third parties
Google AdSense and Google Analytics set their own cookies (see their policies). Share buttons are plain links to social networks; they set no cookies themselves, but once you follow them the policies of that service apply.
Managing cookies
Through your browser settings (delete/block). Google advertising: adssettings.google.com. To opt out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Consent and changes
By using the website you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. The policy may be updated; date: 20.10.2026.
Contact
Questions: contact@specialscatalogue.co.za.