Cookie Policy
our tracking guidelines.
Last Updated: June 2026. This policy details how we use cookies, web analytics tools, and consent settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Verdyn Media) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., interactive content, forms, and web analytics).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance their online experience.
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make when you use the site (such as saving your cookie consent preferences).
3. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below lists the specific cookies deployed on our site:
| Cookie Name | Classification | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Essential | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences (accepted/rejected). | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to collect details on page views and user sessions. | 2 years |
4. Google Analytics & Consent Mode v2
We utilize Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze site usage. In compliance with strict global standards and South African privacy guidelines, we have implemented **Google Consent Mode v2**.
This integration blocks all tracking and analytics cookies by default until you grant explicit permission. If you choose to decline cookies, we will only send cookieless aggregated pings to Google for basic conversion models without registering client IDs or storing browser parameters on your local storage.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights in the following ways:
- Website Consent Banner:You can choose to “Accept All” or “Reject All” cookies through our floating cookie banner when you first visit the website.
- Instant Control: You can manage or revoke your consent preferences at any time by clicking the button in our footer. This immediately reveals the banner settings.
- Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact us at: mauritzv.media@gmail.com.