This Cookie Policy explains how Core3 uses cookies and similar technologies on the Core3 website (coreiii.com). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let the site work, remember your preferences, and help us understand how the site is used. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and pixels.
1. Your consent
In line with POPIA and section 89 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, we set strictly necessary cookies automatically because the site cannot work without them. We set all other cookies — including analytics and advertising cookies — only after you give consent through our cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your choices at any time (see "Managing cookies").
2. Types of cookies we use
Required to run the site and keep it secure — for example to authenticate you, keep you signed in, and remember your cookie choices. These cannot be switched off.
Remember choices you make, such as your light or dark theme, to give you a better experience.
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics for this. These cookies are set only with your consent.
Used to measure and improve our advertising and, where relevant, to show and measure ads (including remarketing). We use Google Ads and related Google services for this. These cookies are set only with your consent.
We also use Google Search Console to monitor how the site performs in Google Search. Search Console does not set cookies on your device; it works from the data Google already holds about searches and our site.
3. Cookies we use
The table below lists the main cookies we use. Exact names and lifespans can change as providers update their tools.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Category | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session / auth | Core3 | Keeps you signed in and secures your session | Strictly necessary | Session |
| Cookie consent | Core3 | Remembers your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | Up to 12 months |
| Theme preference | Core3 | Remembers light/dark mode | Functional | Persistent |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and sessions for usage analytics | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures ad conversions | Advertising | Up to 3 months |
| IDE / conversion | Google Ads | Ad delivery, measurement and remarketing | Advertising | Up to 13 months |
4. Managing your cookies
- Use our cookie banner to accept, reject or customise non-essential cookies, and to change your choices later.
- Adjust or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site working.
- Opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Manage Google ad personalisation in your Google Account at https://adssettings.google.com.
- Manage interest-based advertising at https://www.youronlinechoices.com or https://optout.aboutads.info.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no agreed industry standard for responding to it, we rely on your cookie-banner choices to control non-essential cookies.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. We will post the updated version with a new "Last updated" date.
7. Contact us
Questions about cookies? Contact us at info@coreiii.com.