COOKIE POLICY
Business Name: Equipmart
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Equipmart uses cookies and similar technologies when visitors access our website.
Cookies help websites operate efficiently, remember visitor preferences and understand how customers interact with online content.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this policy and your applicable cookie preferences.
Where consent is legally required, non-essential cookies will only be activated after the appropriate consent has been obtained.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website.
They help websites recognise returning visitors, remember preferences and improve the browsing experience.
Cookies may be temporary or persistent.
Session cookies: These are generally removed when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies support the basic operation of our website.
They may be used to:
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Maintain website functionality.
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Support shopping cart operations.
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Maintain secure browsing sessions.
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Assist with checkout processes.
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Prevent fraudulent activity.
Essential cookies cannot always be disabled without affecting website functionality.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies help remember customer preferences and improve website usability.
They may remember:
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Language preferences.
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Region settings.
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Previously selected website preferences.
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Other convenience settings.
3.3 Analytical and Performance Cookies
Where enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They may collect information such as:
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Number of website visitors.
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Pages visited.
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Time spent on website pages.
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General browsing patterns.
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Website performance information.
This information helps us improve our online store and customer experience.
3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Where enabled, marketing cookies may help measure advertising performance and deliver relevant promotional content.
These technologies may be provided by third-party advertising or analytics services.
Non-essential advertising cookies will be used subject to applicable consent requirements.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers whose services are integrated into our website.
These may include providers involved in:
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Website hosting.
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Payment processing.
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Website analytics.
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Advertising.
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Website security.
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Embedded external content.
Third-party providers operate according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Cookies
Customers can manage or disable cookies through their internet browser settings.
Most browsers allow users to:
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View stored cookies.
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Delete existing cookies.
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Block selected cookies.
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Block all cookies.
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Receive notifications when cookies are created.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect shopping cart functionality, checkout operations and other website features.
Where our website provides a cookie preference or consent tool, visitors may use it to manage non-essential cookies.
6. Personal Information and Cookies
Certain cookies and similar technologies may collect information that can identify or relate to an individual.
Where this occurs, Equipmart processes such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable South African data protection legislation, including POPIA.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
Equipmart may update this policy when necessary to reflect changes in website technology, third-party services or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page.
8. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact:
Equipmart
74 Waterfall Dr, Waterval City, Midrand, 1685, South Africa.
Email: info@equipmart.co.za
Telephone: +27 60 673 1096
Business Hours:
Monday–Friday: 08:30–17:00
Saturday: 08:30–15:00
Sunday: Closed.