Pumptec (Pty) Ltd – Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
Pumptec (Pty) Ltd (“Pumptec”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and enhance our services.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or activity.
Cookies help us:
Remember your preferences and settings.
Understand how visitors use our website.
Improve functionality and performance.
Ensure security and prevent fraud.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party (set by Pumptec) and third-party (set by service providers) cookies.
a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and form submissions.
You cannot opt out of these cookies, as the website cannot function correctly without them.
Examples:
Session cookies to maintain navigation or form data.
Security cookies to protect against malicious activity.
b) Analytics (Performance) Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move through the site.
This data is aggregated and anonymous, and used only to improve website performance.
Examples:
Google Analytics cookies (if you’ve accepted “All Cookies”).
Internal analytics tools to measure engagement.
Note: These cookies will only be activated if you consent via the cookie banner.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (like region or language) and enhance your experience.
Examples:
Remembering your previous form inputs.
Saving consent preferences.
d) Advertising (if applicable)
Pumptec does not currently use advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated, and you will have the opportunity to provide consent before they are used.
3. How We Obtain Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears explaining our use of cookies.
You have three options:
Accept All Cookies: enables essential and analytics cookies.
Essential Only: enables only strictly necessary cookies.
Manage Preferences: allows you to choose specific categories (if implemented).
Your consent choice is stored in your browser using local storage and remains valid until you clear your browser data or withdraw consent.
4. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer (if available), or
Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Browser management links:
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or user experience of our website.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some of our pages may use third-party content or services (e.g., embedded videos, maps, or analytics).
These third parties may use cookies over which we have no control. You should review their privacy and cookie policies directly.
6. Data Protection and POPIA Compliance
All information collected via cookies is treated as personal information under POPIA.
We ensure that:
No unnecessary personal data is collected.
Data is anonymised where possible.
Consent is always obtained before non-essential cookies are activated.
Data is not shared or sold to unauthorised parties.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
Pumptec may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Any significant changes will be communicated via the website.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Information Officer:
Alan Bullock
📧 adb@pumptec.co.za
📞 +27 (0) 11 822 1621
Business Address:
419 Martin Crescent, Greenhills Industrial Estate
Tunney Ext 6, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1400