COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy explains how GORA WILDERNESS FOUNDATION (“GORA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.GORA.CO.ZA (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
By continuing to browse our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide insights into how visitors interact with web pages.
COOKIES CAN BE:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them)
- First-party cookies (set by our Site)
- Third-party cookies (set by external service providers, such as analytics tools)
2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
2.1 ESSENTIAL COOKIES
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and security. You cannot disable essential cookies as the Site cannot operate without them.
2.2 PERFORMANCE AND ANALYTICS COOKIES
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve its performance, content, and user experience. We may use tools such as Google Analytics to:
- Analyse which pages are visited
- Understand how users navigate the Site
- Identify features that need improvement
- The information collected is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
2.3 FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
2.4 THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Certain third parties may set cookies on our Site to support analytics, performance monitoring, or embedded features (such as video players or social media integrations). We do not use cookies for behavioural advertising, interest-based targeting, or commercial profiling.
3. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Site operates smoothly and securely
- Understand how our Site is used and improve its performance
- Enhance your browsing experience
- Provide content in the most effective way for your device
- Maintain Site reliability, security, and accessibility
- We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.
4. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored
PLEASE NOTE:
- Disabling cookies may affect the functionality or performance of our Site
- You may need to update settings on each device and browser you use
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled
For more details, refer to your browser’s support pages
5. THIRD-PARTY ANALYTICS TOOLS
We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand Site traffic and performance. These services may process anonymised or aggregated data on servers located in other countries.
To learn more about Google Analytics practices, you can visit Google’s Privacy Policy. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the opt-out browser add-on provided by Google.
6. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent changes.
If material updates are made, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our Site.
7. CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: info@gora.co.za