This Cookie Policy explains how Dipika (“Dipika”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://dipika.co.za (“the Website”).
By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser or our cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Provide a better user experience
- Maintain secure login sessions
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve search functionality
Cookies cannot be used to run programs or install software on your device.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Dipika uses cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly
- Remember your preferences
- Improve Website performance
- Improve search functionality
- Understand how visitors use the Website
- Maintain secure user sessions
- Prevent abuse and malicious activity
- Measure Website performance
- Enhance accessibility
We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly.
Examples include:
- User login sessions
- Security features
- Form submissions
- Cookie consent preferences
- Website functionality
These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the operation of the Website.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website.
Examples include:
- Most visited pages
- Search terms
- Navigation patterns
- Popular content
- Loading performance
- Device information
Information collected is aggregated and anonymous wherever possible.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as:
- Theme preference (Light/Dark Mode)
- Language selection
- Accessibility settings
- Search preferences
- Recently viewed content
These cookies improve your experience but are not essential.
Analytics Cookies
Dipika may use analytics tools to understand Website usage.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics
- Matomo
- Cloudflare Web Analytics
- Other privacy-conscious analytics services
Analytics help us improve:
- Content quality
- Navigation
- Search
- Performance
- User experience
Analytics data is generally anonymised and used only for statistical purposes.
Embedded Content Cookies
Some pages may include embedded content from third-party providers, such as:
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Google Maps
These providers may place cookies in your browser when you interact with embedded content.
Dipika does not control these third-party cookies.
Please refer to the privacy policies of those providers for more information.
4. Cookies Used by WordPress
As the Website is built on WordPress, the platform may use cookies for purposes such as:
- Login authentication
- User sessions
- Comment preferences
- Security
- Editor functionality
- Performance optimisation
These cookies are standard components of WordPress.
5. Cookies Used by Plugins
Certain WordPress plugins used by Dipika may also place cookies where necessary to provide their functionality.
These may include plugins for:
- Search
- Security
- Spam prevention
- Performance optimisation
- Caching
- Forms
- Comments
- Accessibility
Only the minimum cookies necessary for proper operation will be used.
6. Managing Cookies
You may choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Delete cookies already stored on your device
- Configure your browser to block cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
7. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear browsing data
For instructions, please refer to your browser’s help documentation.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers support “Do Not Track” requests.
Currently there is no universally accepted standard for responding to these requests.
Dipika may continue to operate normally regardless of your browser’s Do Not Track setting.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us.
Website: https://dipika.co.za
Email: info@dipika.co.za