Cookie Policy for AidMart

Effective Date: 11 February 2026
Last Updated: 11 February 2026

  1. Introduction
    This Cookie Policy explains how AidMart, a division of Envion PTY LTD(“we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, https://aidmart.co.za. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), cookies that can identify an individual are considered personal information. We are committed to managing this information transparently and responsibly.

  1. What Are Cookies, Scripts, and Web Beacons?
  • Cookies: A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit our site. It helps the site remember information about your visit, like language preferences or items in a shopping cart.
  • Scripts: A script is a piece of code that makes our website function interactively.
  • Web Beacons: A web beacon (or pixel tag) is a small, invisible image or code used to track website traffic.

For convenience, we refer to all these technologies as “cookies” in this policy.

  1. How and Why We Use Cookies
    We use cookies for several purposes, categorized as follows:

Category

Purpose

Consent Required?

Essential/Strictly Necessary

These are required for the core functionality of our marketplace. They enable security, user uthentication, and basic operations like keeping items in your shopping cart as you browse. Without these, our website will not work properly.

No. We place these without consent as they are necessary for the service you request.

Performance & Statistics

These help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are popular) by collecting aggregated, anonymous data. This information is used to improve the website experience.

Yes, opt-in consent is required under POPIA.

Functional

These enhance your experience by remembering preferences (like language or region) to provide more personalized features.

Yes, opt-in consent is required.

Marketing/Tracking & Social Media

These may be set by us or third-party partners (like social media platforms) to build a profile of your interests for targeted advertising or to track effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Social media cookies also enable content sharing.

Yes, explicit opt-in consent is required.

  1. Consent for Cookie Use (Your Control)
  • First Visit: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner or pop-up that provides clear information and asks for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
  • Your Choice: You can accept all, reject all, or customize your preferences for each category of non-essential cookie. Your consent choices will be stored and respected.
  • Withdrawing Consent: You can change your mind and withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. To do so, you can revisit the cookie consent banner (often via a “Cookie Preferences” link in the website footer) or manage cookies through your browser settings as described below.
  1. Managing and Deleting Cookies Through Your Browser
    You can control or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. Please note that if you block all cookies (including essential ones), parts of our website may not function correctly, and you may not be able to use key features like the shopping cart or secure login areas.

For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please consult its “Help” section.

  1. Third-Party Cookies
    Our website includes content and services from third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), payment processors, social media platforms (like Facebook or LinkedIn), and advertising networks. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their services through our site. We do not control these third-party cookies. For information on how they use data, please review the respective third party’s privacy policy.
  2. Data Retention
    Different cookies are stored for different periods:
  • Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie (e.g., from 1 day to 2 years for analytics purposes) or until you delete them.
  1. Your Rights Under POPIA
    As a data subject in South Africa, you have rights concerning your personal information, which includes data collected by certain cookies. These rights include:
  • The right to be informed about the collection of your personal information.
  • The right to access your personal information.
  • The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
  • The right to withdraw consent for processing where consent is the lawful basis.
  1. Updates to This Policy
    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our practices, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and may notify you via a website notice.
  2. Contact Us
    If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
    Email: legal@aidmart.co.za

Key Considerations for Your Website Implementation

  1. Implement a Consent Banner: You must have a functional consent management platform or banner that blocks non-essential cookies until the user provides explicit, opt-in consent. The banner should offer clear “Accept,” “Reject,” and “Customize” options.
  2. Avoid “Dark Patterns”: Design your consent interface so that rejecting cookies is as easy as accepting them. Do not use pre-checked boxes, hidden reject buttons, or manipulative language.
  3. Audit Your Cookies: Conduct a thorough audit to identify all cookies and scripts on your site (especially those from Elementor, WooCommerce, and any analytics or social media plugins), and categorize them accurately.