Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 June 2020
Last Updated: 29 June 2026

Cookie Policy

The Blinds Factory (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, enhance the performance of our website, and better understand how visitors use our website.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function efficiently and allow websites to remember information about your visit, making future visits easier and improving your browsing experience.

Cookies do not normally contain information that directly identifies you. However, certain cookies may be linked to personal information that you voluntarily provide to us.

2. Why We Use Cookies

The Blinds Factory uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly.
  • Improve website performance and speed.
  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Improve the user experience.
  • Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour.
  • Help protect our website against fraudulent or malicious activity.
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and website content.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to operate correctly.

They enable features such as:

  • Page navigation
  • Security
  • Form submissions
  • Website functionality

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function properly.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website.

This information helps us improve:

  • Website performance
  • Navigation
  • Loading speed
  • User experience

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences, including:

  • Browser settings
  • Previously entered information
  • User preferences
  • Website settings

These cookies help provide a more personalised browsing experience.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar services to understand:

  • Number of visitors
  • Most visited pages
  • Time spent on the website
  • General geographic location
  • Devices used
  • Browsers used

Analytics information is generally collected in an aggregated and anonymous form.

Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into our website may place cookies on your device.

Examples include:

  • Google Maps
  • YouTube videos
  • Social media sharing tools
  • Embedded content
  • Website analytics providers

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

We encourage you to review those policies where applicable.

4. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device.
  • Delete cookies.
  • Block cookies.
  • Block third-party cookies only.
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may be either:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.

6. Personal Information

Where cookies collect or process personal information, The Blinds Factory processes that information in accordance with our:

  • Privacy Policy
  • POPIA Compliance Notice
  • PAIA & POPIA Manual

Personal information collected through cookies is processed only for lawful business purposes.

7. Cookie Consent

By continuing to browse or use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies as described herein.

If you do not wish cookies to be used, you may disable them through your browser settings.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

The Blinds Factory reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page and will become effective immediately upon publication.

We encourage users to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us.

The Blinds Factory

Website: https://www.blindsfactory.co.za/

Email: [reinier@blindsfactory.co.za]

Telephone: [+27 (0)28 754 1274]

Physical Address: [6 Ritbar Street, Stilbaai Industrial, Stilbaai-East,6674]

Applicable Legislation

This Cookie Policy has been prepared in accordance with applicable South African legislation, including:

  • Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
  • Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002 (ECTA)
  • Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 (CPA)
  • Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 (PAIA)

Nothing contained in this Cookie Policy limits or excludes any rights afforded to consumers under applicable South African law.

Related Policies

For more information about how we collect, process and protect your personal information, please refer to our:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • POPIA Compliance Notice
  • PAIA & POPIA Manual