Cookie Policy for Gudbuys

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to Gudbuys https://gudbuys.co.za/. This Cookie Policy explains how Gudbuys (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our e-commerce website.

In line with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we believe in being completely transparent about how we collect and process your data. This policy helps you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve your shopping experience, and provide analytical data to website owners.

2. How Gudbuys Uses Cookies

As an online store, Gudbuys relies on cookies to ensure a smooth, functional, and secure shopping experience. We use them for the following purposes:

Essential & Functional Cookies: These are strictly necessary for our website to operate. For example, they allow our WooCommerce system to remember the items you placed in your shopping cart, keep you logged into your account, and secure our checkout gateway.
Performance & Analytics: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Gudbuys by collecting anonymous information (such as pages visited, traffic sources, and loading speeds). This allows us to optimize our store’s layout and performance.
Marketing & Personalization: These tracking technologies may be used to display relevant product recommendations or advertisements that align with your interests when you browse online.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies: These are temporary files that expire and are automatically deleted once you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: These stay on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor (for instance, keeping your preferences saved).
Third-Party Cookies: Some elements on our site, such as payment gateways, analytics tools, or social media integrations, may set cookies from external domains to securely process your transactions or track site interactions.

4. POPIA Compliance & Your Consent

Under POPIA, cookies that collect unique identifiers (like IP addresses or device IDs) are classified as personal information.

When you first visit Gudbuys, a cookie consent banner will appear.
By clicking “Accept”, you consent to our use of non-essential cookies.
Essential cookies required purely for the technical operation of the shop do not require prior consent, but are highlighted here for transparency.

5. How to Control and Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Your Browser Settings: You can configure, block, or delete cookies directly through your web browser settings (such as Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox). Please note that blocking essential cookies may break your shopping experience on Gudbuys (e.g., items may drop out of your cart).
Cookie Banner: You can adjust your preferences at any time using the cookie settings widget on our website.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect updates in our operational tracking or due to adjustments in South African regulatory frameworks. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled under POPIA, please reach out to our team at:

Email: info@gudbuys.co.za
Website: https://gudbuys.co.za/