Khaya Lami Foods - Cookie Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Khaya Lami Foods. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, khayalamifoods.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We, at Khaya Lami Foods, are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our site while exploring the authentic tastes of South Africa.

Khaya Lami Foods, located at 12 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa, aims to provide you with the best online experience possible. Our data protection officer, Ms. Nomusa Sibanda, can be reached at privacy@khayalamifoods.com for any privacy-related queries.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and will be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the website. Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.

"Cookies are like little culinary helpers for your browser, remembering your preferences so we can serve you a better South African food experience!" - Chef Ayanda Mthembu, Khaya Lami Foods

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for example, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located.
• Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Session Management Cookies: These help maintain your session while you browse, preventing you from having to log in repeatedly.
2. Analytics Cookies: Tools like Google Analytics use cookies to understand how you interact with our site, which helps us improve content and user experience. This data is anonymized.
3. Preference Cookies: These remember your settings, like language preference, so you don't have to set them every time you visit.
4. Marketing Cookies: These are used to track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising that may be of interest to you. We only use these with your explicit consent.

Purpose of Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To improve the user experience on our website.
• To personalize content and advertisements.
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
• To remember your preferences and settings.
• To provide social media features.
• To offer a tailored South African culinary journey based on your interests. For instance, if you frequently visit our "Quick Meals" section, we might suggest similar recipes on your next visit.

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website, and some features may not function correctly. You can:

• Change your browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies already stored on your device.
• Use browser extensions: There are browser extensions available that can help you manage cookies and protect your privacy.
• Opt-out of targeted advertising: You can opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the websites of advertising networks.

To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation. Here are some helpful links for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Apple Safari

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services on our website that also use cookies. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third parties. We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your visits to our website, such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, and the links you click. This information is used to improve our website and provide a better user experience. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Our advertising partners may also use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements on our website and other websites you visit. These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and interests and to show you advertisements that are more relevant to you. You can opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the websites of advertising networks such as the Digital Advertising Alliance.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Any changes will be effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on October 26, 2026.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Our data protection officer, Ms. Nomusa Sibanda, is also available to assist you with any privacy-related inquiries.