Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 June 2026
1. What are cookies?
Internet or browser cookies are small blocks of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's device by the user's web browser. Cookies are placed on the device used to access a website, and more than one cookie may be placed on a user's device during a session. Cookies cannot access, read or modify any other data on your computer.
Cookies serve extremely useful functions on the internet and, at times, can be essential to the functioning of a website.
There are several types of cookies, some of which may contain or generate personal information as defined under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
2. Why do we use cookies?
At REMAX Southern Africa, we use cookies to enhance the user experience of our website and for research, analytics, and advertising purposes. We use this data to ensure that your experience of our website is seamless and relevant to you, and to measure how our website is used so we can continue to improve it.
3. Do we store your personal information?
Some cookies used on this website may collect or generate data that constitutes personal information as defined under POPIA. This may include device identifiers, anonymised IP addresses, behavioural interaction data, and property engagement data collected through third-party analytics and advertising platforms.
This data is collected and processed through third-party tools and is subject to the privacy policies of those platforms. REMAX Southern Africa uses this data for the purposes described in this policy and does not retain it longer than necessary.
4. Do we share data collected through cookies with third parties?
Yes. We use Google Tag Manager to deploy and manage tracking and analytics scripts on our website. Data collected through cookies on this website may be shared with the following third-party platforms:
| Platform | Purpose | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Website usage and behaviour analysis | Interaction data, device identifiers, anonymised IP |
| Google Ads / Google Marketing Platform / DoubleClick | Advertising measurement, conversion tracking and remarketing | Behavioural and audience data, ad interaction identifiers |
| Meta (Facebook) | Behavioural tracking, lead and conversion events | Interaction and engagement data |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | LinkedIn campaign measurement, conversion tracking and remarketing | Website visit and interaction data linked to LinkedIn advertising |
| Microsoft Advertising / Bing UET | Microsoft Advertising campaign measurement, conversion tracking and remarketing | Ad interaction and website activity data |
Each of these platforms may set their own cookies and process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. REMAX Southern Africa does not sell or otherwise transfer personal data to any additional third parties through this mechanism.
5. Cookie categories
The cookies used on this website fall into the following categories:
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? | Active on Decline? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core website functionality | No - always active | Yes |
| Analytics | Usage tracking via Google Analytics 4 | Yes | No - blocked |
| Advertising | Conversion and remarketing via Google Ads / DoubleClick, Meta, LinkedIn and Microsoft Advertising | Yes | No - blocked |
6. Your cookie consent choices
When you visit our website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You may choose to Accept or Decline non-essential cookies.
- If you Accept cookies: Google Tag Manager and all associated analytics and advertising scripts will load and operate normally.
- If you Decline cookies: Google Tag Manager will not be loaded. No analytics or advertising cookies will be set, and no data will be sent to Google Analytics, Google Ads / DoubleClick, Meta, LinkedIn, or Microsoft Advertising.
- Declining cookies will not affect your ability to browse or use our website. All core features remain fully available.
- Your preference is saved and will be remembered on future visits. You may update your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, where you will be presented with the consent notice again.
7. Cookie retention
Cookies set on this website may be either session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period. The approximate retention periods for third-party cookies are as follows:
| Platform | Cookie Type | Approximate Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Persistent | Up to 24 months |
| Google Ads / DoubleClick | Persistent | Up to 13 months |
| Meta (Facebook) | Persistent | Up to 90 days - 2 years (varies by cookie) |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | Persistent | Up to 6 months |
| Microsoft Advertising / Bing UET | Persistent | Up to 13 months |
Retention periods above reflect standard platform defaults and may be subject to change by the respective third-party platforms. REMAX Southern Africa does not retain cookie data beyond what is necessary for the stated purpose.
8. How do you manage or delete cookies?
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Update your preference via the cookie consent notice: Clear your browser cookies and revisit remax.co.za - the consent banner will reappear, allowing you to make a new selection.
- Delete cookies manually through your browser settings. Note that removing essential cookies may affect the usability of certain website features.
- For guidance on deleting cookies from your browser, visit: digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-delete-cookies
9. Queries
You can direct any queries you may have about our cookie policy to our Information Officer, at informationofficer@remax.co.za.
