ANNELIEN PIENAAR · LEGAL INFORMATION
Cookie Policy
Cookie notice for website visitors, customers, members and learners
Last updated: July 2026
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1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how annelienpienaar.co.za uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the website, create an account, use recipes, enrol in courses or online classes, access membership areas, buy from the shop, watch embedded videos or interact with website features.
This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help a website remember information such as login status, cart contents, preferences, security checks and analytics information.
3. Why we use cookies
- To keep the website secure and functioning correctly.
- To allow account login, membership access and course access.
- To remember cart, checkout and shop information.
- To support online class, video and embedded content functionality.
- To understand website performance and improve recipes, course pages, shop pages and user experience.
- To support marketing, newsletter, advertising or social media features where applicable.
4. Types of cookies used
| Cookie type | Purpose | Can you disable them? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary / essential | Required for security, page loading, login, membership access, cart, checkout and form submission. | Some can be blocked in your browser, but the website may not work properly. |
| Performance / analytics | Help us understand visits, traffic sources, popular pages and how users move through the website. | Yes, depending on your browser or consent settings. |
| Functional | Remember preferences such as login status, device/browser choices and display settings. | Yes, but some features may become less convenient. |
| Course / membership | Support access to protected recipes, learning content, courses, lessons and profile areas. | Disabling may prevent access to protected content. |
| Shop / checkout | Remember cart contents, checkout progress, order-related session information and payment flow. | Disabling may prevent purchases or checkout from working. |
| Embedded media / third-party | Support video embeds, social media content, payment pages, forms or external services. | Usually controlled by the relevant third party and your browser settings. |
| Marketing / targeting | May help measure campaigns or show more relevant advertising where these tools are used. | Yes, depending on consent and browser settings. |
5. Examples relevant to this website
The website may use cookies or similar technologies connected to WordPress, WooCommerce, learning/course tools, membership/profile features, payment gateways, embedded videos, contact forms, spam prevention, analytics, email/newsletter tools, advertising tools and social media integrations.
6. Third-party cookies and embedded services
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that are integrated into the website, such as payment providers, analytics providers, video platforms, social media platforms, spam/security tools or newsletter platforms. These third parties may process information according to their own policies.
If you watch embedded video content, use social sharing features, complete a payment or interact with third-party tools, those providers may set cookies or collect technical information from your browser or device.
7. Managing or deleting cookies
Most browsers allow you to block, delete or manage cookies through browser settings. You can usually set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies or to refuse some or all cookies.
If you disable cookies, some website features may not work properly. This may affect login, course access, membership areas, saved preferences, cart functionality, checkout, embedded videos, forms and security checks.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on the website and will apply from the date of publication unless stated otherwise.
9. Contact details
Questions about this Cookie Policy may be sent to support@annelienpienaar.co.za.