Effective date: 20 May 2026 · Last updated: 20 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit safarihunts.co.za. They allow the platform to recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and provide essential functionality such as keeping you logged in during your session.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).
2. How We Use Cookies
| Cookie Name / Type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | |||
ah_token (local storage) |
Authentication JWT — verifies your identity on each request | 15 minutes | Yes |
ah_refresh (local storage) |
Refresh token — issues a new JWT when the current one expires | 7 days | Yes |
safarihunts_currency |
Preferred display currency (ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP) | 1 year | Yes |
ah_cookie_consent (local storage) |
Records your cookie preferences so we do not ask again | Until changed | Yes |
ah_sid (session storage) |
Per-visit session key — prevents double-counting within one browsing session; cleared when the tab closes | Session | Yes |
| Content view counting | Session-only storage that stops a community post being counted twice when showing aggregate view totals. No profile is built and nothing identifies you across visits. | Session | Yes |
| Analytics Cookies (Require Consent) | |||
Platform usage analytics (ah_vid, local storage) |
Helps us understand how hunters and outfitters use the platform so we can improve the experience, including a persistent visitor id used only to count returning visitors. Set only after you accept. | 12 months | No |
Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) |
Third-party web analytics provided by Google LLC, loaded only after you accept. Measures visits, traffic sources and sign-up conversions with IP anonymisation; Google advertising features and signals are switched off. Data is processed on Google servers outside South Africa under Google's data-processing terms. | Up to 2 years | No |
| Marketing Cookies (Require Consent) | |||
| Sponsor impression tracking | Measures how often sponsor placements are viewed so sponsors receive accurate reporting | Session | No |
3. Your Choices
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, view which cookies are stored, and set preferences on a per-site basis.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect platform functionality, including the ability to log in and complete bookings.
You can withdraw consent for analytics and marketing cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Re-opens the consent banner so you can change your choice.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Safari Hunts uses the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Fonts — used for font delivery only. Google Fonts does not set tracking cookies.
- Google Analytics — traffic and conversion measurement, loaded only after you accept analytics cookies (see the table above). Runs in analytics-only mode with Google advertising features disabled and is governed by Google's privacy policy.
- Payment processors — Ozow and Peach Payments may set their own cookies during the checkout process to facilitate payment security and fraud prevention. These cookies are governed by the respective processor's privacy policy.
Safari Hunts does not use social media tracking pixels, third-party advertising cookies, or cross-site behavioural tracking of any kind.
5. POPIA and GDPR Compliance
We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are set under the legal basis of legitimate interest, as they are necessary for the platform to function correctly.
We do not use cookie walls — you are never required to accept non-essential cookies in order to access safarihunts.co.za.
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, and request deletion of any personal data collected through cookies. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top.
7. Contact
For questions about this cookie policy or how we handle your data, contact us at [email protected].