Last updated: February 2026 This Cookie Policy explains how SOSPOSA (South African Society of Procedural Sedation & Analgesia) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.sosposa.co.za.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as user authentication, account management, and shopping cart functionality. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your login details and language preferences.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour. This data helps us improve the website experience.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Duration |
Purpose |
| wordpress_logged_in |
Essential |
Session |
Maintains user login session |
| woocommerce_cart_hash |
Essential |
Session |
Stores cart contents for checkout |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart |
Essential |
Session |
Tracks items added to cart |
| cookieConsent |
Essential |
1 year |
Stores your cookie preferences |
| _ga |
Analytics |
2 years |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
| _gid |
Analytics |
24 hours |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
| _gat |
Analytics |
1 minute |
Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
| _fbp |
Marketing |
3 months |
Facebook Pixel - tracks visits |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage. Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook/Meta: For social media integration and advertising. Meta Privacy Policy
- WooCommerce: Powers our e-commerce functionality for course purchases and event bookings.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to log in, purchase courses, or register for events.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
