Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
RequiredRequired for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Session managementSecurity tokensCookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
OptionalHelp us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google AnalyticsPage view trackingUser journey analysis
Functional Cookies
OptionalRemember your preferences and settings for a better experience.
Language preferencesForm auto-fill dataTheme settings
Marketing Cookies
OptionalUsed to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
Facebook PixelGoogle Ads remarketingSocial media integrations
This Cookie Policy explains how Rocket Van Express ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services used on the website
2. How We Use Cookies
Rocket Van Express uses cookies to:
• Ensure our website functions correctly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website (analytics)
• Improve our services based on usage data
• Provide relevant content and advertisements
• Enable social media sharing features
• Process booking and quote requests efficiently
3. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
• Accept all cookies
• Manage your preferences (choose which types to allow)
• Reject non-essential cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer
• Adjusting your browser settings
• Clearing your browser's cookies and cache
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help documentation.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics:
• Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking
• Data collected: Page views, session duration, device information
• Retention: 26 months
• Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Maps:
• Purpose: Display interactive maps of our service areas
• Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
WhatsApp (Meta):
• Purpose: Enable direct messaging functionality
• Privacy policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
Social Media Platforms:
• Purpose: Social sharing and integration features
• Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
6. POPIA & ECTA Compliance
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013, and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), Act 25 of 2002, we ensure that:
- You are informed about our cookie usage before any non-essential cookies are set
- You have the ability to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
- Your cookie preferences are respected and stored securely
- We only collect data necessary for the stated purposes (data minimisation)
- You can withdraw consent at any time without detriment
- Your data is handled securely and responsibly
- Cookie data is processed in accordance with POPIA's conditions for lawful processing
- Any personal data collected via cookies is subject to the same rights and protections as outlined in our Privacy Policy
Your Information Officer can be contacted at privacy@rocketvan.co.za for any cookie-related data subject requests.
7. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained as follows:
• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Analytics cookies: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Preference cookies: 12 months
• Marketing cookies: As per third-party provider policies
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Updates to third-party services
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Information Officer: privacy@rocketvan.co.za
General: Info@rocketvan.co.za
WhatsApp: +27 736596239
For general privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights as a data subject under POPIA, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact our Information Officer directly.
Manage Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Click the button below to update your settings.
