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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2023, 2025

1. Introduction

  • A3 Architects Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd (“A3”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and similar technologies on our site (“Site”). 

  • This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and how this supports our compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).

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2. What Are Cookies?

  • Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our Site. 

  • They help us remember your preferences, support website functionality, and enhance your browsing experience. 

  • Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties (“third-party cookies”).

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
Essential Cookies:

  • Necessary for the basic operation of our Site (e.g., security, network management, accessibility). These cookies enable core functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Performance and Analytics Cookies: 

  • Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, and errors encountered. This data is aggregated and anonymous, used only to improve website performance.

Functional Cookies:

  • Allow the Site to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies:

  • Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.


4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the secure and efficient operation of our Site

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Analyze Site traffic and user behavior to improve our services

  • Provide relevant marketing and promotional content (with your consent)

  • Facilitate event registration, technical support, and video production services

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5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site may be placed by third-party service providers (such as analytics providers and advertising partners). These third parties may use cookies in connection with our services, subject to their own privacy policies.


6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device:


Cookie Consent Banner:

  • When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or customize your preferences.

Browser Settings:

  • Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, or block cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.

Opt-Out:  

  • You can opt out of certain third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics) by visiting their respective opt-out pages.

    • Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our Site.

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7. Data Collected via Cookies
Cookies may collect the following data:

  • IP address and device information

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Preferences and settings

  • Referral source (how you arrived at our Site)

This information is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.


8. Data Retention

  • Cookies remain on your device for different periods:

    • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

    • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

  • Retention periods for each cookie type are specified in our cookie consent tool.


9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

  • We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. 

  • The latest version will always be available on our Site with the effective date. 

  • Please review it regularly for any changes.


10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:


By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy (unless you have disabled them).This Cookie Policy forms part of our commitment to transparency and privacy compliance under POPIA and PAIA.

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