Legal
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 9 March 2025 | Version: 1.0
Last reviewed: 9 March 2025. This policy is reviewed annually.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you've been to the site before.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the site experience. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly.
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing them.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Retention | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Strictly Necessary | 12 months | First |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 24 months | Third (Google) |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | Analytics | 24 months | Third (Google) |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours | Third (Google) |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie consent banner: Use the "Manage Preferences" option on our cookie banner (appears on first visit)
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menus
Browser-Specific Instructions:
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable non-essential cookies, the core functionality of our website will continue to work. However, some features such as preference remembering may be affected. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly.
6. CASL Compliance Note (Canada)
Under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we obtain express consent before placing any non-essential tracking cookies for Canadian visitors. Our cookie consent banner provides clear options to accept or reject these cookies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When material changes are made, the cookie consent banner will be re-triggered to obtain your updated preferences.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: privacy@bcmtransform.com
- Phone: +27 12 023 0405
- WhatsApp: +27 72 637 8678
Disclaimer: This Cookie Policy has been drafted for compliance with POPIA, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, and CASL. It is recommended that this document be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before final publication.