Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how FastFoodPricesZA.com (“we,” “us,” or “the Site”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help websites recognise you and remember your preferences. They generally contain the server name, an expiration date, a unique identifier, and basic browsing information.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A) Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Session cookies, security cookies, and load-balancing cookies that are required for the Site to function correctly. These cannot be switched off in our systems.

B) Analytics Cookies

Third-party analytics tools collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, links clicked, approximate location, device type, and browser type. This helps us improve our content and understand visitor patterns.

C) Advertising Cookies

Where advertising is displayed, third-party advertising partners may use cookies to remember interests, serve relevant ads, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and limit how often the same ad is shown.

D) Third-Party Cookies

Analytics providers, advertising networks, security and performance providers, and our website platform may set their own cookies. Each of these providers maintains its own privacy policy and data practices.

4. Analytics

FastFoodPricesZA.com uses third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Information collected may include an anonymised IP address, device information, browsing patterns, pages visited, referral sources, and approximate location data. This information is used in aggregate to improve the Site.

5. Advertising

The Site may display advertising supplied by third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies to identify interests, serve relevant advertisements, measure performance, prevent fraud, and control how frequently ads appear. We do not control the cookies set by these partners, and each network operates under its own privacy policy.

6. Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: deleted as soon as you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: stored for roughly 1–2 years for analytics, and 30 days to 2 years for advertising
  • Analytics cookies: typically retained for up to 26 months

7. Managing Your Cookies

A) Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from their settings menu, usually under Privacy or Security. This applies to Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and most other modern browsers.

B) Disable Analytics Tracking

You can block analytics cookies through your browser settings, or by using the opt-out tools that most analytics providers make available.

C) Disable Personalised Ads

You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser or device privacy settings, or through industry opt-out programmes such as the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative.

D) Do Not Track

While we recognise Do Not Track (DNT) signals, please note that third-party services may not honour them.

8. Consent and Opt-Out

Continuing to browse the Site without disabling cookies means you consent to our use of cookies as described here. You may withdraw your consent at any time by disabling cookies in your browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site features and appearance.

9. Your Privacy Rights

For full details on how we collect and handle data, please see our Privacy Policy. Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights:

  • South Africa (POPIA): the right to access, correct, and delete your information
  • EU/UK (GDPR): the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict processing
  • California (CCPA): the right to know, delete, and opt out of data sale

To exercise any of these rights, please reach us through our Contact Us page.

10. Third-Party Links

This Cookie Policy does not apply to external websites. Please review the privacy practices of any external site before interacting with it.

11. International Considerations

  • South Africa: POPIA requires transparency and user choice regarding cookie use
  • EU & UK: the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR require consent for non-essential cookies
  • California: the CCPA provides rights regarding cookies that track personal information

12. Security

We recommend that you keep your browser updated, use secure passwords, review your privacy settings regularly, consider using a VPN, and take care when browsing on public Wi-Fi.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the Site means you accept those changes.

14. Questions or Concerns

For any cookie-related questions, or to exercise your rights: