Cookie POLICY
Last updated: 7 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Anne Scharlow (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.annescharlow.com/ (the “Website”). It explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation).
b) Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as preferences or settings) to provide a more personalised experience.
Legal basis: Consent.
c) Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (for example, pages visited, time spent on the site, or errors encountered).
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics or similar tools
Legal basis: Consent.
d) Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages or are used for analytics or marketing purposes. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
We do not control third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
Legal basis: Consent.
3. Consent and Cookie Management
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA):
- Non-essential cookies are only placed on your device after you have given your explicit consent.
- When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- accept all cookies,
- reject non-essential cookies, or
- manage your cookie preferences by category.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings via the banner or your browser settings.
4. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- see what cookies are stored,
- delete existing cookies,
- block all or certain types of cookies, or
- receive a warning before a cookie is stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website.
Browser instructions can usually be found in the browser’s “Help” section.
5. Personal Information and POPIA Rights
To the extent that cookies collect or process personal information, such processing is carried out in accordance with POPIA.
You have the right to:
- request access to your personal information,
- request correction or deletion of your personal information,
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and
- lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Further details about how we process personal information are available in our Privacy Policy.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Anne Scharlow
Email: anne@annescharlow.com
Website: https://www.annescharlow.com