Last Updated: September 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies themselves do not contain personal information, though they may be linked to information you have previously provided.
How We Use Cookies
The Vine-sage website uses cookies for several purposes. We aim to be transparent about our cookie usage and provide you with meaningful choices about how your information is collected and used.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session cookies: Maintain your session state as you navigate the website
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences so you are not repeatedly asked
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
- Preference storage: Remember settings such as form field entries
- User interface: Remember display preferences and menu states
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website experience.
- Page views: Track which pages are visited and how often
- Session duration: Measure how long visitors spend on the site
- Navigation patterns: Understand how users move through the website
- Referral sources: Identify where our traffic originates
Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preference choice | 1 year | Essential |
| preSelectedService | Remembers service selection during session | Session | Functional |
| selectedService | Passes selected service to confirmation page | Session | Functional |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. Third-party cookies may include:
- Analytics services to measure website performance
- Embedded content from external platforms
We take care to partner only with reputable third parties who respect user privacy.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
- Set preferences for first-party versus third-party cookies
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You may choose to accept or reject cookies. Your choice is saved so you will not be asked again during future visits.
Changing Your Preferences
If you wish to change your cookie preferences after your initial choice, you can:
- Clear cookies from your browser and revisit the website
- Adjust your browser settings as described above
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that some features of the website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality. Without functional cookies, certain conveniences like remembered form entries may not work.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Vine-sage
42 Bree Street
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Email: [email protected]