Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 October 2026
This policy explains how Ecstasea Dive School uses cookies and similar technologies on www.ecstasea.co.za. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your computer or phone. They let the site remember your choices, work properly and tell us how it is being used. Some are set by us (first-party cookies) and some by other companies whose content appears on our pages (third-party cookies).
2. How we use cookies
- Strictly necessary: needed for the website to work, for example remembering your cookie choices and protecting our contact form from spam. These cannot be switched off.
- Preferences: remember settings such as accessibility options you choose.
- Analytics: help us understand how many people visit, which pages they view and how they found us, so we can improve the site. We use these only if you accept them.
- Third-party content: our Home page shows Google reviews. Google may set its own cookies when this content loads. We use these only if you accept them.
We do not use cookies to sell your information or to show you advertising on other websites.
3. Cookies on our website
[Replace this table with the results of a cookie scan of the live site. The rows below are common examples; delete any the site does not use.]
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Type |
Purpose |
Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
[consent cookie name] |
Ecstasea (cookie banner) |
Strictly necessary |
Stores your cookie choices |
[12 months] |
|
_GRECAPTCHA |
Google reCAPTCHA |
Strictly necessary |
Protects the contact form from spam bots |
6 months |
|
[accessibility widget cookie] |
[widget provider] |
Preferences |
Remembers accessibility settings |
[duration] |
|
_ga |
Google Analytics |
Analytics |
Distinguishes unique visitors |
2 years |
|
ga[ID] |
Google Analytics |
Analytics |
Keeps track of your session |
2 years |
|
NID |
|
Third-party |
Set by Google when the reviews widget loads |
6 months |
4. Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, a banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your mind at any time by clicking [the cookie settings icon / "Cookie Settings" link in the footer].
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the website, such as the contact form, from working.
To opt out of Google Analytics on all websites, you can install Google's opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Changes to this policy
We will update this policy when we change the cookies we use. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
6. Contact us
Questions about cookies or your personal information can be sent to our Information Officer at [ecstasea@mweb.co.za], by phone on 011 425 5426, or by post to 7 Marcus Ave, Morehill, Benoni, 1501.