Cookie Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience.

Last updated: January 2025

Effective date: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. These cookies collect information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website
  • What you clicked on during your visit
  • General location information (city/country level)

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners with our permission. These cookies:

  • Remember that you have visited our website
  • Share this information with other organizations such as advertisers
  • Help measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

HubSpot

Our CRM and marketing automation platform uses cookies to track user interactions with our forms and content, helping us provide personalized communication.

Learn more: HubSpot Privacy Policy

Note: HubSpot may process data in the United States. We rely on their Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

Meta Pixel (Facebook)

We use Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram.

Learn more: Meta Privacy Policy

4. How to Control Cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below. This will open our preference center where you can enable or disable specific categories of cookies.

Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Delete all cookies from your browser
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Allow cookies from specific websites only
  • Be notified each time a cookie is sent

Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Browser-Specific Instructions

5. POPIA Compliance

Our use of cookies complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) No. 4 of 2013. Under POPIA, we are required to:

  • Inform you about the cookies we use
  • Obtain your consent for non-essential cookies
  • Allow you to manage your cookie preferences
  • Provide clear information about third-party cookies

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. We use persistent cookies that last up to 2 years.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@maruonline.com

Phone: +27(0)83 393 4864

Address: 247 Ballito Village, Ballito, 4420, South Africa

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