Effective Date: 7 July 2026
Last Updated: 7 July 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Blockhouse (“Blockhouse”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://blockhouseonlineshop.co.za (“the Website”).
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).
By continuing to browse our Website or by accepting cookies through our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, improve website performance and provide website owners with information about how visitors interact with their websites.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a specified period (persistent cookies).
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website and cannot be disabled.
They enable functions such as:
Without these cookies, the Website may not function correctly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website.
We use this information to improve our products, services and customer experience.
Analytics information may include:
We currently use:
Analytics data is collected in an aggregated form wherever possible.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies help us understand how our advertising performs and allow us to show more relevant advertisements.
These cookies may be placed by trusted third-party advertising partners.
Our Website currently uses:
These technologies may collect information about your interactions with our Website and advertisements.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your browsing experience.
Examples include:
5. Third-Party Services
Our Website makes use of trusted third-party services that may place cookies or similar technologies,
including:
Each provider maintains its own privacy practices and cookie policies.
We encourage you to review their privacy documentation for further information.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the cookie settings available on our Website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
7. Cookie Retention
Cookies remain on your device only for as long as necessary to fulfil their intended purpose.
The retention period varies depending on the type of cookie.
Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others remain until they expire automatically or are deleted manually.
8. Cross-Border Data Processing
Some of the third-party services used by Blockhouse may process information outside South Africa.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that personal information continues to receive protection consistent with POPIA.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or our business operations.
The latest version will always be published on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the way cookies are used on our Website, please contact us.
Blockhouse
N4 Gateway Industrial Park
50 Banghoek Crescent
Willow Park Manor
Pretoria
South Africa
Information Officer: Rory Noonan
Email: info@blockhouse.co.za
11. Related Policies
For more information about how we collect, use and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
You may also wish to review our:
