Cookie Notice
Effective date: 19 February 2026
This Cookie Notice explains how Unashamedly Ethical NPC (“UE”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
For more information about how we process personal information, please read our Privacy Notice: https://www.unashamedlyethical.com/privacy-policy/
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help a website function, improve performance, and remember preferences. Some cookies may collect information that can be linked to you or your device.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
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Operate the website securely and reliably
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Understand how the website is used (analytics), where enabled
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Support communications and campaign measurement (marketing), where enabled
3. Cookie categories we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies (always on)
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
3.2 Analytics cookies (optional)
These cookies help us understand website usage (for example: pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns). We use these cookies only if you choose to enable them.
3.3 Marketing cookies (optional)
These cookies may be used to measure campaigns or support communications and social media features. We use these cookies only if you choose to enable them.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by selecting Manage cookies in the website footer. You can also change cookie settings in your browser, but blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the website functions.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support website functions (for example: forms, email communications, analytics, donation platforms, and embedded content). Where third-party cookies are used, they are listed in the table below.
6. Cookie table
This table is populated based on our cookie scan and the tools we use on the website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users and measure website usage statistics | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users and track page visits | 24 hours | Analytics |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Website (WordPress) | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Website (WordPress) | Identifies logged-in users and maintains login sessions | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| wordpress_sec_* | Website (WordPress) | Provides security for logged-in WordPress users | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| wp_lang | Website (WordPress) | Stores language preferences | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| wp-settings-* | Website (WordPress) | Stores user interface preferences in the WordPress admin area | Up to 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| wp-settings-time-* | Website (WordPress) | Records the time user settings were last updated | Up to 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | Wordfence Security | Protects the website from malicious login attempts and security threats | Up to 1 day | Strictly Necessary |
| localTimeZone | Website | Stores visitor time zone information to improve user experience | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| isReturningVisitor* | Website | Identifies returning visitors to improve website experience | Up to 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| et-editor-* | Divi Builder | Supports website editing functionality for administrators | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| et-saved-post-* | Divi Builder | Stores temporary editing data for website content management | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| et-pb-recent-items-font_family | Divi Builder | Stores design preferences used by the website theme | Up to 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
7. Cookie Categories Explained
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They support essential features such as page navigation, form submission, login authentication, website security, and cookie preference management. Because these cookies are required for the operation of the website, they cannot be disabled through the cookie preferences tool.
Analytics Cookies: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting aggregated information such as website visits, pages viewed, and general usage patterns. This information helps us improve the website and user experience. Analytics cookies only operate when visitors provide consent through the cookie preferences panel.
Marketing Cookies: Marketing cookies may be used to measure campaigns or support communications and social media features. Marketing cookies only operate when visitors explicitly consent.
8. Cookie Preference Management
Visitors can manage cookie preferences at any time by selecting the “Manage Cookies” option available on the website. Through the cookie preferences panel, visitors may:
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accept or reject non-essential cookies
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update their preferences at any time
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withdraw previously given consent
Analytics and marketing cookies will not operate unless consent is provided.
9. Contact
If you have questions about cookies or how we use your personal information, contact the Deputy Information Officer:
Ilene Power
ilene@unashamedlyethical.com
+27(21) 023 3307