Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 June 2026

This policy explains how Shap ZA uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, in compliance with POPIA Section 69 (direct marketing) and the ECTA.
1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember preferences, and improve functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. They enable session management, CSRF protection, and form processing. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

  • XSRF-TOKEN: CSRF protection (session duration).
  • laravel_session: Session management (session duration).
2.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences such as dark mode, language, and map display settings.

  • theme: Dark/light mode preference (1 year).
  • map_center: Last map viewport position (30 days).
2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform, which pages are most visited, and where errors occur. Data is aggregated and anonymised.

  • Vite dev-server HMR (development only).
  • Browser console error logging (no personal data collected).
2.4 Third-Party Cookies

We use minimal third-party cookies for essential map functionality:

  • OpenStreetMap (Leaflet): tile caching for map display. No tracking cookies.

We do not use advertising, remarketing, or social media tracking cookies.

3. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit the Platform, you will see a cookie notice. You may:

  • Accept All: consent to all non-essential cookies.
  • Essential Only: reject preference and analytics cookies.
  • Customise: toggle cookie categories on/off.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data.
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies.
4. Consent Withdrawal

You may withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the Platform. Essential cookies (session, CSRF) cannot be disabled as the Platform requires them to function.

5. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies: support@shapza.co.za