Cookies
INTRODUCTION
Yangtze Optics Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd (“the Company”) is committed to protecting the privacy of its customers, users, and visitors to its website (“Website”). This Cookies Policy sets out how the Company uses cookies and other tracking technologies on the Website, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (ECTA).
DEFINITIONS
“Cookies” means small text files that are stored on a user’s device (e.g. computer, smartphone, tablet) when they visit a website.
“Tracking technologies” means any technology used to collect information about a user’s behavior on a website, including but not limited to:
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- Cookies;
- Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs);
- JavaScript;
- HTML5 local storage;
- Other similar technologies.
TYPES OF COOKIES USED
The Company uses the following types of cookies on the Website:
Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are used to:
- Store user preferences (e.g. language, font size);
- Authenticate users;
- Prevent fraudulent activities.
Performance cookies: These cookies are used to collect information about how users interact with the Website, including but not limited to:
- Page views;
- Click-through rates;
- Time spent on the Website.
Functional cookies: These cookies are used to provide users with a more personalized experience, including but not limited to:
- Storing user preferences (e.g. favorite pages, recently viewed items);
- Providing recommendations based on user behavior.
Targeting cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising to users, including but not limited to:
- Displaying ads based on user interests;
- Measuring the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
COOKIE DURATION
The Company uses both session cookies and persistent cookies on the Website.
Session cookies are deleted when a user closes their browser.
Persistent cookies remain on a user’s device for a specified period of time, which can range from a few minutes to several years.
COOKIE MANAGEMENT
Users can manage cookies on the Website by:
- Adjusting their browser settings to accept or reject cookies;
- Using a cookie management tool or browser extension;
- Contacting the Company to request that cookies be disabled.
Users can also opt-out of targeted advertising by:
- Visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) website;
- Visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) website.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
The Company uses third-party cookies on the Website, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics;
- Facebook Pixel;
- Twitter Pixel.
These third-party cookies are used to collect information about user behavior on the Website, including but not limited to:
- Page views;
- Click-through rates;
- Time spent on the Website.
COMPLIANCE WITH POPIA AND ECTA
The Company complies with POPIA and ECTA by:
- Providing clear and transparent information about the use of cookies on the Website;
- Obtaining user consent for the use of cookies, where required;
- Ensuring that cookies are used in a way that is fair, lawful, and transparent.
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY
The Company may amend this Cookies Policy at any time without notice to users.
Users should regularly check this Cookies Policy for updates.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Address:
30 Hlawe Close
Dube Tradezone 2
Dube Tradeport
La Mercy
Kwa-Zulu Natal
4399
Tel: +27 10 506 0400
Email: info@yoacables.com
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By using the Website and accepting cookies, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Cookies Policy.
Date: 11 March 2025