Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 20 June 2025
Business Name: VAST Imaging
Website: www.vastimaging.co.za
Email: Sales@maynards.co.za
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time to improve your browsing experience.
2. Why We Use Cookies
VAST Imaging uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies – Enable core website functionality such as security, accessibility, and shopping cart features.
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (via tools like Google Analytics).
Performance Cookies – Allow us to improve the speed and usability of the website.
Third-Party Cookies – May be set by embedded content such as YouTube videos or social media plugins.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Required for the site to function. | WordPress session ID |
| Analytics | Track visitor behavior and usage stats anonymously. | _ga, _gid (Google) |
| Performance | Improve load times and page responsiveness. | Session identifiers |
| Third-Party | Embedded videos, maps, or social sharing buttons may set their own cookies. | YouTube, Facebook |
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies when you first visit our site.
You can also manage or delete cookies via your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.
5. Third-Party Services That Use Cookies
We currently use:
Google Analytics – To collect anonymous usage data.
We do not use cookies to personally identify visitors or collect sensitive information.
6. Consent and Control
By using our website, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device unless you have disabled them. On your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can manage your preferences.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies or updating your settings.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in accordance with changes in the law or our use of cookies. Please check this page regularly for updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: Sales@maynards.co.za
Address: Unit 12, Montague Industrial Park,
Montague Drive,
Montague Gardens,
Cape Town, 7441
