Cookies Policy
Effective: June 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Harlen Supplies (Pty) Ltd ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.harlensupplies.co.za (“the Website”). By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that a website places on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit it. These files help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, and other settings) over time so that you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website. They allow you to browse and use key features, such as submitting contact forms or placing orders.
Examples may include:
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Session ID cookies
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Security or authentication cookies
Disabling these cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.
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b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous data. They allow us to improve our Website’s performance and user experience.
Example:
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Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.) to track user behavior, page popularity, and general trends.
c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the site (like your region or language) to provide enhanced and more personalized features.
Examples may include:
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Preferences for remembering your login or recently viewed products
d) Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may embed content or features from third-party services (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube, social media platforms). These third parties may set their own cookies, over which we have no direct control.We recommend checking the privacy policies of those third-party services for more information on how they use cookies.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Enable core website functionality
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Understand how visitors interact with our Website
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Improve Website content and design
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Customize your browsing experience
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Facilitate marketing and advertising activities (where applicable and with consent)
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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View what cookies are on your device
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Block all or specific types of cookies
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Set alerts when a site tries to place a cookie
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Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser
Please note: If you disable cookies, certain features of the Website may not function properly.
Links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
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Google Chrome
5. Consent
By continuing to use this Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using the Website.We may ask for your explicit consent (via a banner or pop-up) for non-essential cookies when you visit the Website, in accordance with data protection laws like POPIA.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact:
Harlen Supplies (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@harlensupplies.co.za
Phone: +27 10 442 1773
Address: Ifafi Business Park, Cnr Mauser St & Cannon Cres, Ifafi, Hartbeespoort, 0216, South Africa
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