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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how VanguardTech uses cookies, browser storage, analytics tools, server logs and similar website technologies on vanguardtech.co.za to operate the website, protect forms, improve performance and understand general visitor activity.
Essential cookies
Analytics
Browser storage
POPIA awareness
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Cookie Register
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Consent Flow
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Overview
Cookies help the website function, stay secure and improve over time.
Cookies are small text files that a website can place on your device. Browser storage and similar technologies can also store or read limited information in your browser.
VanguardTech uses these technologies to support website functionality, protect contact forms, maintain security, understand general website performance and improve the visitor experience.
How it works
How cookie choices work on the website.
Essential technologies support the website. Where optional analytics or marketing tools require consent, a cookie notice or browser control can be used to manage those choices.
Cookie register
Cookie and website technology register.
This register explains the categories of cookies and similar technologies used or supported by the VanguardTech website.
| Category | Purpose | Typical examples | Retention | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential website cookies | Keep the website operating correctly, support navigation, protect forms and maintain basic technical functionality. | Session identifiers, form protection tokens, security checks. | Session-based or short-term. | Required |
| Security and abuse prevention | Protect the website from spam, abuse, automated submissions and suspicious behaviour. | Anti-spam checks, rate controls, security logs. | Session-based or as needed for security records. | Required or operational |
| Performance and analytics | Understand how visitors use the website, which pages are popular and where the website can be improved. | Aggregated page activity, device type, browser type, referral source, page events. | Tool-dependent. | Optional where consent is required |
| Functional preferences | Remember useful website preferences where a feature has been implemented. | Cookie choices, display preferences, saved settings. | Tool-dependent, usually persistent until cleared. | Optional where consent is required |
| Marketing and conversion tracking | Measure advertising campaign performance, enquiry performance or remarketing activity if advertising tools are active. | Campaign tags, conversion events, remarketing identifiers. | Tool-dependent. | Optional where consent is required |
| Embedded third-party content | Allow embedded tools or content to function, such as maps, videos, social widgets or external forms. | Google Maps, YouTube, social widgets or other embedded services if used. | Set by the third-party provider. | Depends on the service |
| Server logs | Support security, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and abuse prevention. | IP address, browser type, date and time, requested page, technical error records. | Retained for operational and security purposes. | Operational |
Essential vs optional
Not all cookies serve the same purpose.
Some technologies are needed for the website to work. Others support analytics, preferences or campaign measurement.
Essential technologies
- Support the website loading correctly
- Protect contact forms and website security
- Help maintain sessions where needed
- Support troubleshooting and abuse prevention
- Usually cannot be disabled without affecting functionality
Optional technologies
- Help measure how pages are used
- Support marketing or campaign performance where enabled
- May remember user preferences
- May be controlled through consent tools where available
- Can usually be managed in browser settings
Browser storage
Browser storage and similar technologies.
In addition to cookies, the VanguardTech website may use browser storage technologies such as local storage or session storage where needed for website functionality, user preferences or interface behaviour.
Session storage is normally cleared when your browser session ends. Local storage can remain on your device until it is cleared by the website, your browser or you manually.
Server logs
Like many websites, the VanguardTech website records server log information. This can include IP address, browser type, device information, date and time of access, requested pages and technical error information.
Server logs are used for security, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, abuse prevention and technical maintenance.
Third-party technologies
Third-party services can set their own cookies.
Some pages can include third-party services or embedded content. These providers may use their own cookies, tracking technologies and privacy practices.
Security and spam protection
Security services can help protect forms, prevent spam and reduce abuse.
Embedded maps or videos
Maps, videos and external embeds may behave as if you visited the third-party service directly.
Social media platforms
Social widgets or links may be controlled by the relevant social media provider.
Advertising tools
Campaign tracking or remarketing tools may be used where advertising campaigns are active.
Hosting and performance tools
Hosting, caching or security services can process technical information to keep the website reliable.
Visitor control
Managing cookies in your browser.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view cookies stored on your device, delete existing cookies, block cookies from all websites, block third-party cookies or set preferences for specific websites.
If you block or delete cookies, parts of the website may not work as expected.
Consent and cookie preferences
Where required, VanguardTech may display a cookie notice or consent banner allowing visitors to accept, reject or manage certain non-essential cookies.
Essential cookies and security technologies may still be used because they are required for the website to function correctly and safely.
Privacy and POPIA
Cookies can sometimes relate to personal information.
Some cookies or tracking technologies may collect information that can be considered personal information, depending on the tool and configuration. VanguardTech handles personal information in line with its Privacy Policy.
VanguardTech aims to handle personal information responsibly and in line with applicable South African privacy principles, including POPIA where applicable. Please see the POPIA Compliance page for more information.
International services
Some third-party website tools, hosting infrastructure or analytics services may process technical information outside South Africa. Where this applies, VanguardTech aims to use reputable providers with appropriate privacy and security practices.
Policy updates
Changes to this Cookie Policy.
VanguardTech may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as website tools, analytics, third-party services or legal requirements change. Updated versions will be published on this page.
Version: 1.0 • Last reviewed: July 2026
Cookie questions
Need more information about cookies or privacy?
Contact VanguardTech if you have questions about website cookies, analytics, privacy, personal information or POPIA-related matters.