Last updated: January 2024
Effective date: January 1, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
This Cookie Policy explains how Goldfields Healthcare ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
What we use them for:
- Maintaining your session while browsing
- Remembering form data during submission
- Ensuring security features work properly
- Storing your cookie consent preferences
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Analytics Cookies
Optional - Requires ConsentThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
What we use them for:
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Understanding which pages are most popular
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Measuring the effectiveness of our online services
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site and the most popular pages. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
Functional Cookies
Automatically SetThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your accessibility preferences and language settings.
What we use them for:
- Remembering your accessibility toolbar settings (font size, contrast)
- Storing your preferred language or region
- Maintaining your form submission progress
- Personalizing your experience based on previous visits
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.
Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, geographic location (city/country level)
Retention period: 26 months
Opt-out: You can opt out through our cookie consent banner or visitGoogle Analytics Opt-out
Google Maps
Our contact page includes an embedded Google Maps component to help you find our location. Google Maps may set cookies when you interact with the map.
More information:Google Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences for different types of cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by using the cookie settings in your browser.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being sent
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including your ability to submit enquiry forms or access certain features.
Browser-Specific Cookie Settings
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or other appropriate means.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: enquiries@gfhc.co.za
Phone: +27 57 439 0022
Address: 1 Petrus Bosch St, Jan Cilliers Park, Welkom, 9459
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see ourPrivacy Policy.