Cookies
Callonial (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.callonial.com/ in general compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
1.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and improve our services.
2.Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & POPIA Compliance)
We process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where required, we seek your explicit consent before using cookies, except for strictly necessary cookies.
- Legitimate Interests: Certain cookies are essential for website security, performance, and service improvement.
- Contractual Necessity: Some cookies enable functions necessary for service provision, such as user authentication.
Under POPIA, we ensure that all processing of personal information through cookies complies with the principles of:
- Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
- Minimality (Only collecting what is necessary)
- Security and Confidentiality
- Accountability and Data Subject Rights
3.Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
- Required for website functionality and security.
- Enable login sessions and fraud prevention.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest / Contractual Necessity.
- Example: Session cookies to maintain user logins.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies
- Help us analyze website usage and optimize performance.
- Collected data is anonymized where possible.
- Legal Basis: Consent.
- Example: Google Analytics tracking visitor trends.
- Functional Cookies
- Enhance user experience by remembering preferences.
- Legal Basis: Consent.
- Example: Storing language preferences.
- Marketing & Advertising Cookies
- Track user interactions for personalized advertising.
- Used only with user consent and never for selling data.
- Legal Basis: Consent.
- Example: Facebook Pixel for remarketing campaigns.
4.How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance and security.
- Analyze user interactions for better service delivery.
- Remember user preferences for a customized experience.
- Display relevant content and marketing materials.
We do NOT sell personal information or use cookies for unauthorized tracking.
5.Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookie settings via:
- Cookie Consent Banner: Adjust settings on your first visit.
- Browser Settings: Disable or delete cookies in your browser.
- Third-Party Opt-Out Links: Manage specific service cookies.
- How to Adjust Browser Settings
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/content/cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6.Third-Party Cookies & Data Sharing
Some services we use, such as analytics and marketing providers, may place cookies on your device. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook Pixel: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
We do NOT share cookie-collected data with unauthorized third parties.
7.Data Retention & Security
- Retention Periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted after closing the browser.
- Persistent cookies: Stored for a predefined period or until deleted.
- Security Measures: We implement encryption, secure authentication, and access control mechanisms.
8.Your Rights Under GDPR & POPIA
Under GDPR and POPIA, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request details on how cookies collect and use your data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences anytime.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data collected through cookies.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data.
- Right to Object: Opt-out of targeted advertising and analytics.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your cookie-related data in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address provided at the end of this Cookie Policy.
9.Compliance with South African POPIA Regulations
In line with POPIA, we:
- Obtain user consent for collecting personal data through cookies.
- Ensure cookie-related personal information is processed lawfully.
- Allow users to withdraw consent easily.
- Secure all cookie-based data from unauthorized access.
For data protection inquiries under POPIA, you can also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa at the email address provided at the end of this Cookie Policy.
10.Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to comply with legal changes. The latest version will always be available on this page. Users are encouraged to review it regularly.
11.Contact Information
For any questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
- Company Name: Callonial
- Website: https://www.callonial.com/
- Email: hallo[at]callonial.com
- Information Regulator: 010 023 5200
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
Last Updated: March 2025
Effective Date: March 2025