Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how Lyans Gate (Pty) Ltd (“Lyans Gate”) safeguards the information provided by users visiting our website: www.lyansgate.co.za.
By accessing our website, both Lyans Gate and its users agree that any information provided, processed, transmitted, or stored may constitute personal information.
We commit to using this information solely for specific, explicitly defined, and lawful purposes.
Lyans Gate will continually identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to user information and implement appropriate security measures to mitigate these risks.
Personal identifiable information about our users will only be shared with other companies or third parties with the user’s consent.
Aggregate information about our users may be disclosed to third parties, but this information will not individually identify users and will only represent the user population in general terms.
By visiting our website, users consent to our agreements, notices, and disclosures.
Lyans Gate reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at our discretion.
We do not assume responsibility for the content or privacy practices of non-Lyans Gate websites to which we may link.
Cookie Policy
When a user visits www.lyansgate.co.za, our website may collect information through the use of cookies.
We utilise this information to provide a more personalised service and enhance the user experience on our website.
Information collected through cookies will not be sold or disclosed to third parties without the visitor’s consent.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files containing numbers and letters that are stored in a user’s browser when they visit a website. Upon returning to the website, these files are sent back to the website, allowing for personalised content to be displayed if available.
How does Lyans Gate use cookies?
We use session cookies for the duration of your visit and persistent cookies for repeat visits primarily for analytical purposes.
Analytics cookies aid us in improving our website by anonymously tracking which links and features are most frequently used. This information is used to generate anonymous and aggregated statistics, helping us identify areas of success and areas needing improvement on our website. These cookies are crucial in continuously providing an optimised experience for our users.
Managing your cookie preferences
Please note that if you choose to prevent cookies from being stored in your browser, you may not be able to utilise certain key features on our website, such as accessing historical search queries.
To monitor or prevent cookies from being set in your browser, you can adjust your browser settings to receive notifications whenever cookies are being used or to block the storage of cookies entirely. You also have the option to delete cookies already stored in your browser. The location of these settings varies depending on your browser. Consult your browser’s “Help” section to locate these settings.
Consent to the use of cookies
Session cookies, necessary for the functionality of the Lyans Gate webpage, do not require prior consent. These session cookies expire once you leave the homepage. However, persistent cookies and third-party cookies necessitate your prior consent to track your website choices and preferences. Your consent is obtained through the opt-in function available on our website.
Additional information about cookies
First-party cookies: These cookies are set by the website the user is visiting and can only be read by that website.
Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by an organisation other than the one operating the website the user is visiting. They are typically set by marketing or analytics organisations.
Session cookies: Temporary cookies stored in the user’s browser until they close the browser window, after which they are cleared.
Persistent cookies: Used for repeat visitors, these cookies remain in the user’s browser for a set period (usually a year or longer). They recall user preferences so that upon revisiting the site, the user’s preferred settings are automatically provided.