Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Plumstead Rusoord (PlumRus)
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 17 August 2026
Last Reviewed: 17 August 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not give us access to your device or any personal information beyond what you choose to share with us.
2. About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Plumstead Rusoord (trading as PlumRus), NPO No. 011-891, uses cookies on our website www.plumrus.co.za (“the Website”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw or manage your consent at any time (see Section 6).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure form submissions, and access to certain areas of the Website. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly affecting how the Website works.
No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you have made (such as your cookie consent preferences) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve the Website and the experience we offer to users.
We currently use Google Analytics for this purpose. Information collected is aggregated and anonymised. For more information, visit: policies.google.com/privacy
3.4 Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
At this time, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies on our Website.
[UPDATE THIS SECTION if any advertising, remarketing, or social media tracking tools are added in future]
4. Cookies We Use
The table below lists the cookies currently in use on our Website. Please note this list may be updated as our Website evolves.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — tracks unique visitors and page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| cookielawinfo-* | Functional | Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| [INSERT NAME] | [INSERT TYPE] | [INSERT PURPOSE] | [INSERT] |
Note: Rows marked [INSERT] should be completed based on the final website build and any plugins or tools installed.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies. Third parties whose services may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)
- Facebook / Meta (if social sharing or embedded content is used)
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We recommend reviewing the cookie and privacy policies of these third parties for more information.
6. Managing & Disabling Cookies
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or customise your preferences at that time.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Website.
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6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com
- Safari: support.apple.com
7. Cookies & Personal Information (POPIA)
Where cookies collect or process personal information (such as IP addresses or unique identifiers), this is done in accordance with our Privacy Policy and in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Analytics data is anonymised where possible. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as health data or financial details.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use, updates to our Website, or changes in applicable law. The updated policy will be published on the Website with a revised effective date.
We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
PlumRus — Plumstead Rusoord
Tel: (021) 761 2323 | WhatsApp: 082 816 1479
Email: info@plumrus.co.za
Address: Constantia Valley, Cape Town | NPO: 011-891