Legal and privacy
Cookie Policy
This policy explains how VanguardTech uses cookies and similar browser storage when you visit our website, submit an enquiry or manage your cookie choices.
Effective date 15 July 2026
1. Who we are
VanguardTech (Pty) Ltd is a South African technology company providing custom software development, website development, API integration, database solutions, managed hosting, domain services, website care, software maintenance and cloud infrastructure services. Our website is www.vanguardtech.co.za and privacy enquiries may be sent to info@vanguardtech.co.za.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Similar technologies, including local storage, may remember settings or help a website operate correctly. Some are required for core functions, while others may be used only after you choose to allow them.
3. Cookies used on this website
| Category | Purpose | Default | Typical storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Stores your cookie choice, supports site security, navigation, contact-form delivery and technical operation. | Always active | Session or up to 12 months |
| Preferences | Remembers optional interface choices such as your consent settings. | Off until selected | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | May help us understand page visits, performance and general website usage if an analytics service is activated. | Off until selected | Depends on the selected provider |
At the date shown above, the website does not require advertising cookies. We do not use the cookie popup to grant permission for unrelated marketing.
4. Cookie preference record
When you choose “Accept all”, “Essential only” or save custom settings, the website stores a consent record in your browser. This record contains your category choices and the date of consent. It does not by itself identify you by name.
5. Third party services
Our website or service delivery may link to or use third party platforms such as hosting infrastructure, domain registries, email delivery, security tools, website platforms, payment or billing systems, map services and business communication tools. A third party may place its own cookies when you intentionally use an embedded feature or leave our website. Its own privacy and cookie terms will apply.
6. Managing your choices
You can change your cookie settings at any time by selecting in the footer or on this page. You may also clear or block cookies through your browser. Blocking essential storage may affect website functionality, including remembering your consent choice.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website, services, technology providers or legal duties change. The latest version will remain available on this page with its effective date.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies or personal information may be sent to info@vanguardtech.co.za. For broader information about personal information, read our Privacy Policy and POPIA Notice.
Need clarity?
Send your question to info@vanguardtech.co.za. These website policies are general terms and do not replace a signed project agreement, quotation or SLA.