Cookie Policy

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 more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Examples:

Session cookies for website functionality
Cookie consent preferences
Security cookies

Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Information collected:

Pages visited and time spent
Traffic sources
Device and browser information
Interaction with website elements

Optional - can be disabled

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements based on browsing habits.

Purpose:

Display relevant content and advertisements
Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
Limit ad frequency

Optional - can be disabled

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

On Our Website

Click the button below to reset your cookie preferences and see the cookie consent banner again:

In Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View and delete cookies
Block all or certain cookies
Set preferences for specific websites
Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking all cookies may impact website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Social media platforms (if social sharing features are used)
Video hosting services (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Innovation

Email: csti@tut.ac.za