Last updated: 05 February 2026
This cookie policy explains how Cape Leopard Trust uses cookies and similar technologies. It applies to: capeleopard.org.za, app.capeleopard.org.za. Organisation details: Cape Leopard Trust.
This policy should be read alongside our privacy notice where available. It does not override any specific contractual terms.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites work properly, remember preferences, and provide insights about usage.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to operate our services, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site. We only use non-essential cookies where appropriate consent or another lawful basis is in place.
Cookie categories
- Strictly necessary: Essential for core site functions such as security, login, consent preferences, and checkout.
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices.
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the site.
Cookie details
Strictly necessary
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Retention | Policy link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consent preference cookie (first party) | First party | Remember your cookie and consent preferences. | Up to 12 months | https://capeleopard.org.za/privacy |
| Session authentication (first party) | First party | Keep you signed in and maintain secure sessions. | Session or short-term | https://capeleopard.org.za/privacy |
| Session management (first party) | First party | Maintain essential site functionality and security. | Session or short-term | https://capeleopard.org.za/privacy |
| Shopping basket / checkout (first party) | First party | Remember items and complete purchases. | Session or short-term | https://capeleopard.org.za/privacy |
| Transactional emails (first party) | First party | Deliver essential service communications such as receipts and account notices. | Session or short-term | https://capeleopard.org.za/privacy |
Preferences
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Retention | Policy link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie banner state (preference) | First party | Remember the state of the cookie banner or preference panel. | Up to 12 months | https://capeleopard.org.za/privacy |
Analytics
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Retention | Policy link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and usage measurement. | Up to 26 months | https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies | |
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | Cloudflare | Privacy-focused analytics and reporting. | Up to 12 months | https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ |
Consent and preferences
We may rely on implied consent for non-essential cookies where permitted. Our cookie banner provider is Cloudflare Banner. You can manage your preferences via: Use the cookie banner or preferences link to review and update your choices at any time. Non-essential cookies are blocked until consent is given.
Data sharing and transfers
Third-party services used: Cloudflare, Google. Some data may be transferred outside the user's region. Safeguards used: Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms to protect transfers of personal data.
Regional notices
EU/EEA + UK
If you are located in the EU/EEA or the UK, data protection laws such as the GDPR, UK GDPR, and PECR may apply. We aim to provide clear information and appropriate consent choices for non-essential cookies.
South Africa
If you are located in South Africa, POPIA may apply. We aim to provide appropriate notice and manage cookies in line with applicable requirements.
Your rights and controls
Change or withdraw consent: Use the cookie settings link in the footer or your account settings to update your preferences at any time. Browser controls: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and manage site permissions. Rights requests: clt@capeleopard.org.za.
Your choices regarding cookies
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies on the website, first disable cookies in your browser and then delete the cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You can use this option at any time.
If you do not accept our cookies, you may experience some inconvenience in your use of the website and some features may not function properly.
If you would like to delete cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/view-and-delete-browser-history-in-microsoft-edge-00cf7943-a9e1-975a-a33d-ac10ce454ca4
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
For any other web browser, please visit your browser's official support pages.
Contact us
- Legal entity: Cape Leopard Trust
- Address: 2 Kapstan Close, Marina da Gama, 7945, Western Cape, South Africa
- Registration number: IT 2720/2004
- Privacy email: clt@capeleopard.org.za
- Data Protection Officer: Jeannie Hayward - clt@capeleopard.org.za
- Information Officer: Jeannie Hayward - clt@capeleopard.org.za
