Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Zest Cart ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at zestcart.co.za. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below. In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your information.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but information we collect through cookies may be linked to personal information you provide to us (such as your email address or name at checkout).
2. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or completing checkout.
Performance & analytics cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are most popular, where visitors come from, and how they navigate. All data is aggregated and anonymised. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Advertising & targeting cookies
These cookies are set by Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. We use these to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to retarget visitors who have shown interest in our products.
Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences, currency, or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some features of the site may not function as intended.
3. How to manage or opt out of cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site, including your ability to add items to your cart or complete checkout.
Google Analytics opt-out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Google Ads opt-out
You can manage Google advertising preferences at adssettings.google.com.
Meta (Facebook) opt-out
You can manage your Meta ad preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences or by adjusting your off-Facebook activity settings in your Facebook account.
4. POPIA & your rights
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you via cookies
- Request access to that information
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@zestcart.co.za. For complaints to the Information Regulator, visit www.inforegulator.org.za.
5. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the cookies or tracking technologies used by those sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Questions about cookies or your data?
Contact us at support@zestcart.co.za — we're happy to help.