Cookie Policy
Eco Instincts
Last updated: 1 February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not typically identify you personally but may collect information about your device, browser, and usage behaviour.
2. How We Use Cookies
Eco Instincts uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Understand how visitors interact with our content
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Support our affiliate marketing model by tracking referrals
We do not use cookies to directly identify you as an individual unless you voluntarily provide personal information (for example, by subscribing to a newsletter).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to essential features.
Without these cookies, the website may not operate as intended.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content, structure, and performance.
We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics, which collect information in an aggregated and anonymised form, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Device and browser type
- General geographic location (not precise location)
This data is used solely for statistical and performance analysis.
3.3 Affiliate & Marketing Cookies
Eco Instincts operates as an affiliate marketing platform. When you click on an affiliate link on our website, a third-party partner may place a cookie on your device to track that referral.
These cookies are used to:
- Attribute visits or purchases to Eco Instincts
- Enable commission tracking
- Measure affiliate performance
Eco Instincts does not control these cookies. They are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third-party websites you visit.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this website may be set by third parties, including:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Affiliate partners and external retailers
Once you leave Eco Instincts by clicking a third-party link, we have no control over how cookies are used on those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Cookie Consent
Where required by law, Eco Instincts uses a cookie consent banner to request your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) on your device.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences
Your consent choices can be updated at any time via the cookie settings tool or your browser settings.
6. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Disable cookies entirely
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of this website.
Helpful browser guides:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
7. International Visitors
Eco Instincts is based in South Africa and complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). However, we recognise that visitors may access this website from other jurisdictions, including the European Union.
We aim to manage cookies in a manner consistent with this policy and applicable international data protection standards, where reasonably possible.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on Eco Instincts, please contact us:
Email: eco@ecoinstincts.co.za
Website: www.ecoinstincts.co.za