Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12 October 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how CircularBuild (“we”, “our” or “the Platform”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://circularbuild.co.za/.

CircularBuild is an online marketplace that connects buyers and vendors of building materials. We use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience, maintain security and, where applicable, understand how visitors use our website.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, maintain sessions and provide certain functionality.

We may also use similar technologies, such as local storage or website analytics technologies, where applicable.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to operate correctly. They may support functions such as:

User login and session management
Shopping cart and checkout functionality
Security and fraud prevention
Vendor and customer account functionality
Remembering essential website settings

Essential cookies cannot always be disabled through the website without affecting its functionality.

Functional Cookies

These cookies help the website remember certain preferences and improve your experience, such as previously selected settings or other convenience features, where available.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Where analytics tools are enabled, these cookies may help us understand how visitors interact with the website, which pages are visited and how the website performs.

This information may be used to improve website functionality and user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain services integrated into the website may set their own cookies or use similar technologies. These may include services supporting social login, payment processing, security or analytics, where applicable.

The use of such technologies is subject to the relevant third party’s policies and settings.

4. How We Use Cookies

CircularBuild may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep users signed in and maintain account sessions
Support shopping cart, checkout and marketplace functionality
Improve website security and prevent misuse
Remember preferences and settings
Understand website performance and usage, where analytics are enabled
Support integrated third-party services

We do not intend to use cookies to collect more personal information than is necessary for the relevant purpose.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive notifications when cookies are used.

Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality, including login, shopping cart or checkout features.

Where required by applicable law, CircularBuild will request consent before placing non-essential cookies or using related technologies that require consent. You may withdraw or change your consent where a suitable cookie preference mechanism is available.

6. Personal Information and Privacy

Some cookies or related technologies may be associated with personal information, such as an online identifier or browsing activity.

Where personal information is processed, CircularBuild will handle it in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), where applicable, and our Privacy Policy.

For more information about how we collect, use and protect personal information, please review our Privacy Policy on our website.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page, together with the revised date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact CircularBuild through the contact details provided on our website.

Website: https://circularbuild.co.za/