Cookies Policy
Last updated: 21 September 2026

1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Eksteenskuil Agricultural Co-operative (“EAC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
This policy explains:

• What cookies are;

• The types of cookies that may be used;

• Why we use cookies;

• How third parties may use cookies through our website; and

• How you can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences.

Some information collected through cookies may qualify as personal information or may be linked to other information that identifies you. Any personal information collected through cookies will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

• Co-operative means Eksteenskuil Agricultural Co-operative, with its registered or principal address at [insert official address].

• Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

• Personal information means information relating to an identifiable person, as contemplated in POPIA.

• Website means the Eksteenskuil Agricultural Co-operative website, accessible at https://www.eksteenskuil.co.za.

• You or your means any person accessing or using the Website.
   

3. What Are Cookies?
Cookies allow a website to recognise a visitor’s device and remember information about the visitor’s activities or preferences.
Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or

• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

Cookies may also be:

• First-party cookies, which are placed directly by our Website or website platform; or

• Third-party cookies, which are placed by external service providers, embedded content, applications or integrations used on the Website.

4. Why We Use Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable the Website to function correctly;

• Protect the Website and its visitors from fraud, misuse and security threats;

• Remember visitor preferences, including language and cookie selections;

• Understand how visitors use and navigate the Website;

• Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the Website;

• Improve the Website’s content, layout and accessibility;

• Enable third-party content or services, such as maps, videos or social-media features; and

• Support communication, advertising or marketing activities where these services have been enabled and the required consent has been obtained.
   

5. Types of Cookies We May Use
5.1 Necessary or Essential Cookies
Type: Session or persistent cookies
Administered by: Us, Wix or relevant website-service providers
These cookies are required for the Website to operate securely and correctly. They may support:

• Website security;

• Fraud and attack prevention;

• Network management;

• Page rendering;

• Session management;

• Core website functionality; and

• Storage of your cookie-consent preferences.

Necessary cookies cannot normally be disabled through the Website’s cookie-preference controls because the Website may not function properly without them.

5.2 Functional Cookies
Type: Session or persistent cookies
Administered by: Us or relevant service providers
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, display settings or other preferences.
These cookies may also support optional website features and embedded third-party services. If you do not allow functional cookies, certain features may not operate as intended.

5.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Type: Persistent cookies
Administered by: Us, Wix or authorised analytics providers
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website. They may collect information such as:

• The pages visited;

• The amount of time spent on the Website;

• The type of device or browser used;

• General geographic or technical information;

• Website errors; and

• How visitors reached and navigated the Website.

This information helps us evaluate and improve the Website. Analytics cookies will only be activated where applicable and subject to your cookie preferences.

5.4 Marketing Cookies
Type: Persistent cookies
Administered by: Us or authorised third-party service providers
Marketing cookies may be used to measure campaigns, understand visitor interests or display more relevant information or advertising.
These cookies may track activity across different websites or services. Marketing cookies will only be used if the relevant marketing tools are installed and you have provided the required consent.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
The Website may contain features or content provided by third parties, including:

• Embedded maps;

• Videos;

• Social-media links or content;

• Analytics services;

• Advertising or campaign tools;

• Contact, subscription or registration services; and

• Other applications or website integrations.

These third parties may place their own cookies or collect information in accordance with their respective privacy and cookie policies.
We do not control how independent third parties use their cookies. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant service providers for further information.

7. Cookie Consent and Preferences
When you first visit the Website, you may be shown a cookie-consent banner. The banner allows you to:

• Accept all cookies;

• Reject non-essential cookies; or

• Select the categories of cookies you wish to allow.

Necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for security and essential website operation.
You may change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by selecting the cookie-preferences or privacy-settings option displayed on the Website.
Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before your consent was withdrawn.

8. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their settings.
If you block or delete cookies, some parts of the Website may not function correctly, and your saved preferences may be lost.
Browser instructions are available from the following providers:

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Apple Safari

For another browser, consult the browser provider’s official help pages.

9. Cookie Retention
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a session or persistent cookie and on the purpose for which it is used.
Session cookies normally expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for the period specified by the cookie provider or until you delete them.
Information about specific cookies and their retention periods may be provided through the Website’s cookie-preference tool.

10. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy when:

• The Website’s features or services change;

• New applications or integrations are introduced;

• The cookies used by the Website change; or

• Applicable legal or regulatory requirements change.

The latest version will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.
You are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on the Website, please contact us:

• Email: eksboere@gigs.co.za

• Telephone: +27(0) 54 461 0162 

• Address: Sand Island, Keimoes, 8860, Northern Cape
   

This Cookies Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Website Terms and Conditions.