Cookie Policy
COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Gila uses them on gila.co.za, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and forms part of our commitment to transparency under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you on their own, but they may be linked to personal information we hold about you.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on gila.co.za for the following purposes:
To ensure the website functions correctly and securely, to remember items you have added to your cart, to remember your preferences and settings, to understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the experience, and to support our marketing and advertising activity where you have consented.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and cart functionality. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be switched off.
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred currency or language, and provide enhanced features. These cookies may be set by us or by third party providers.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most often, and where visitors are coming from. This information helps us improve the website and the customer experience. We use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
Marketing and advertising cookies are used to track your browsing activity across websites in order to show you relevant advertising. These cookies may be set by third party platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Google. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. You may opt out of these cookies at any time.
4. Third Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, including payment processors, marketing platforms, and analytics providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for further information. The main third parties whose cookies may appear on our website include Shopify, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and our payment gateway providers.
5. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, which varies depending on the cookie, and are activated each time you visit our website.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies other than those that are strictly necessary. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice where you can manage your preferences.
You may also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your experience as a customer.
For information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please visit your browser's help documentation.
7. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information and report on website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
8. Meta Pixel
We may use the Meta Pixel on our website to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram and to show relevant adverts to people who have visited our website. If you do not wish to have your browsing activity used in this way, you can manage your ad preferences through your Facebook account settings or through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
Gila
Email: info@gila.co.za
Website: gila.co.za
