Cookie Policy
DadBod Contractors (Pty) Ltd - Effective Date: 26 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how DadBod Contractors (Pty) Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. Read this Policy together with our Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
We use cookies in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”). Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and are used to operate the website. All other cookies require your prior, informed, and freely given consent before placement. We do not treat continued website use as consent to non-essential cookies.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, improve performance, and provide usage insights.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function. Enable page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic functionality. Placed without consent on the basis of operational necessity. Cannot be disabled without affecting core website features or impairing site function.
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, errors). Used to improve user experience. Placed only with your prior consent.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
Allow the website to remember preferences and provide enhanced features. Placed only with your prior consent.
3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Used to show relevant advertisements, measure campaign performance, and track ad interactions. May be set by third-party advertising services. Placed only with your explicit prior consent.
3.5 Cookie Inventory
The following lists the cookies and web technologies currently in use as at 18 June 2026. This inventory will be updated when new cookies, scripts, pixels, analytics tools, payment widgets, chat tools, or tracking technologies are introduced.
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts API request | Custom web fonts | Strictly Necessary | Session only - no cookie stored (API call only) | |
| Font Awesome CDN request | Font Awesome | Icon library | Strictly Necessary | Session only - no cookie stored (CDN call only) |
| jQuery CDN script | jQuery Foundation / CDN | JavaScript library required for site functionality | Strictly Necessary | Session only - no cookie stored (CDN call only) |
| WhatsApp share / contact links | WhatsApp / Meta | Click-to-chat and contact links - no tracking pixel or cookie placed by DadBod | Strictly Necessary | No cookie - link redirect only |
Note: CDN requests (Google Fonts, Font Awesome, jQuery) may transmit IP address and browser details to the CDN provider as part of the HTTP request. WhatsApp links are click-to-contact redirects only.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, including analytics, advertising, chat, payment, font, icon, script, and website functionality providers. These providers may collect and process data under their own privacy policies. Third-party cookies beyond strictly necessary cookies are only activated where you have given the relevant category of consent. DadBod Contractors remains responsible for personal data collected on its website and will take reasonable steps to ensure third-party cookie enablement complies with the consent obtained.
5. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, our cookie consent tool will present your options:
- Accept All - enables all cookie categories
- Manage - lets you select preferences by category
- Reject - only strictly necessary cookies are placed
Your preferences are stored and respected on subsequent visits. You may withdraw or change consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the website footer. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
6. Platform Operations Across Channels
DadBod Contractors also operates via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram. These platforms use their own cookies, tracking technologies, and privacy practices under their respective privacy policies. DadBod Contractors is not responsible for third-party platform cookies or tracking.
7. How You Can Control Cookies
You can manage cookies via our consent tool (see Clause 5) or your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or set preferences for cookies. Disabling non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using our core services or core website features. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Data Protection
Personal data collected via cookies is handled under our Privacy Policy and POPIA. Cookie-derived personal data is retained only as long as necessary for its collection purpose.
9. Future Technologies
As our platform evolves, we may introduce new analytics or tracking technologies. This Policy will be updated before any new cookie or tracking technology processing personal information is deployed.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. For material changes, at least 14 days’ notice will be provided. Continued website use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Details
DadBod Contractors (Pty) Ltd
14 Rhyn Avenue, Bergbron, Randburg, South Africa
Email: info@dadbodcontractors.co.za
Phone / WhatsApp: +27 79 710 2912
