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🍪 COOKIE POLICY — DE VILLIERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Last updated: 8th of June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how De Villiers Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.devilliersphotography.com.

We are committed to being transparent about how your data is collected and used, and this policy applies to all visitors worldwide.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

• Essential (required for the site to work)

• Functional (improve experience)

• Analytics (help us understand usage)

• Advertising (used by third‑party platforms)

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly

• Improve loading speed and performance

• Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour

• Maintain security and prevent fraud

• Provide a consistent user experience across devices

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate.
They include:

• Security and authentication cookies

• Session management cookies

• Cookie consent preferences

You cannot disable essential cookies.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
These cookies help us measure:

• Page views

• Traffic sources

• User behaviour

• Device and browser information

All data is anonymised where possible.

You can opt out of Google Analytics here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies improve your experience, such as:

• Remembering your preferences

• Improving page load performance

• Supporting embedded content (e.g., Google Forms, Google Drive previews)

D. Third‑Party Cookies

Some features on our website rely on third‑party services, which may set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics

• Google Forms (for questionnaires)

• Google Drive (for file uploads)

• Meta / Facebook (if you interact with embedded content or links)

• Instagram (embedded content or links)

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective providers’ privacy policies.

4. Cookies Used for Advertising

We do not run advertising cookies or behavioural tracking ads on our website.

However, third‑party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google) may track interactions if you click through to their sites.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Common browser links:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 (support.google.com in Bing)

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac (support.apple.com in Bing)

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer (support.mozilla.org in Bing)

• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09 (support.microsoft.com in Bing)

Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. International Visitors

Our website is accessible globally.
By using our site, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in the United Kingdom.

We comply with:

• UK GDPR

• EU GDPR (where applicable)

• PECR

• ePrivacy Directive

• CCPA/CPRA (California)

• General global privacy principles

We do not sell personal data.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:

De Villiers Photography
Email: info@devilliersphotography.com
Website: www.devilliersphotography.com