Cookie Policy & Tracking Technologies
This document outlines how Kampvuur Safaris (Pty) Ltd utilizes cookies, local storage tokens, and analytics measurement tools in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA Act 4 of 2013) and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA Act 25 of 2002).
Understanding Our Legal Framework: Privacy Notice vs. Cookie Policy
A comprehensive statutory disclosure detailing all personal data collected across safari inquiries, bookings, firearm import permits, and outfitter shop orders, explaining lawful bases, data retention, and patron rights.
A focused sub-document identifying the specific browser cookies, local storage keys, and analytics pixels deployed on this website, explaining lifespans, technical purposes, and granular opt-in controls.
1. South African Legal Standards Under POPIA
South African law does not feature a single, standalone “cookie law.” Instead, online tracking technologies, unique client identifiers, and digital telemetry fall squarely within the scope of personal information regulated by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA Act 4 of 2013).
Strictly Necessary Cookies (Exempt from Prior Consent)
Cookies required for the website to function (such as active shopping cart persistence, session security tokens, and currency switching) do not require prior opt-in consent because they are directly requested by the user to perform a contractual service.
Non-Essential Tracking (Requires Voluntary Opt-In)
Analytics, telemetry, behavioral profiling, and marketing pixels process electronic identifiers and require informed, specific, and voluntary opt-in consent before activation. Under POPIA, pre-ticked boxes and implied consent are invalid.
2. What Are Cookies and Local Storage Tokens?
Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or device by websites you visit. Local Storage is a modern browser feature that allows websites to store data locally within your browser without sending it back and forth on every server request.
Temporary tokens that expire the moment you close your web browser.
Remain on your device for a defined statutory period or until cleared.
Fast client-side cache preserving your gear selections without server round-trips.
3. Detailed Inventory of Cookies Used on Kampvuur Safaris
Category A: Strictly Necessary & Operational Tokens
| Token Name | Storage Type | Provider | Lifespan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kvs_cart | Local Storage | kampvuursafaris.co.za | Persistent | Preserves items added to your expedition shopping pack across pages. |
| kvs_currency | Local Storage | kampvuursafaris.co.za | Persistent | Stores your selected currency preference (ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP). |
| sb-*-auth-token | HTTP Cookie | Supabase Cloud / Standby | 7 Days | Encrypted JWT maintaining your secure traveler account authentication. |
| kvs_cookie_consent | Cookie & Storage | kampvuursafaris.co.za | 365 Days | Records your active POPIA consent choices and timestamp. |
| kvs_agent_ref | HTTP Cookie | kampvuursafaris.co.za | 30 Days | Attributes bookings to verified professional hunting guides and agents. |
Category B: Analytics & Performance Measurement
| Cookie Name | Storage Type | Provider | Lifespan | Plain-Language Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | HTTP Cookie | Google Analytics 4 | 2 Years | Distinguishes unique anonymous website visitors to measure aggregate visitor numbers. |
| _ga_QTMJ9HYZ76 | HTTP Cookie | Google Analytics 4 | 2 Years | Maintains anonymous session state and interaction flow for property G-QTMJ9HYZ76. |
| Consent Mode v2 | In-Page State | Google Analytics | Runtime | Ensures analytics cookies remain completely blocked until you explicitly click “Accept All” or enable analytics in preferences. |
Category C: Direct Marketing & Campaign Pixels
| Technology | Provider | Lifespan | Compliance Safeguard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta & Social Pixels | Meta Platforms / LinkedIn | 90 Days | Strictly blocked by default. Only fired if marketing consent is explicitly checked. |
| Google Ads Conversion | Google LLC | 90 Days | Tracks advertising efficacy without transmitting personal profile records. |
4. Google Consent Mode v2 & Technical Hardening
To ensure full compliance with the Information Regulator of South Africa, our website implements Google Consent Mode v2.
Before any analytics script loads, our site declares default states:
analytics_storage: "denied"
ad_storage: "denied"
ad_user_data: "denied"
ad_personalization: "denied"Only when you actively click “Accept All” or save custom preferences enabling analytics will the consent state dynamically update to “granted”. If you decline or do nothing, analytics tracking cookies remain completely dormant.
5. How to Modify or Withdraw Your Consent
Under POPIA, consent must be as easy to withdraw as it was to give. You have three ways to change or revoke your cookie choices:
Click the floating shield icon at the bottom-left of any page or click the “Manage Preferences” button at the top of this page to toggle categories instantly.
Every page contains a persistent “Cookie Preferences” link in the legal footer section for quick access.
You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or alert you when cookies are placed. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may break cart functionality.
6. Browser-Specific Cookie Management Guides
7. Responsible Party & Information Officer Coordinates
For any questions regarding our tracking technologies or to exercise your statutory data subject rights, please contact our designated Information Officer:
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