Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

Aether Nest Estates uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies to prevent fraud
• Load balancing cookies
• Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics to track website usage
• Page view and session duration tracking
• User journey and conversion tracking
• Performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Facebook Pixel for social media advertising
• Google Ads conversion tracking
• Retargeting cookies
• Email marketing integration

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language and region preferences
• Theme and display settings
• Form data and search preferences
• Chat widget functionality

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
• WhatsApp: Customer communication widget
• Calendly: Appointment scheduling integration

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Typically expire after 30-90 days

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Advertising Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Learn more about our cookie usage

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some website features may not work properly:

• Login functionality may be impaired
• Preferences won't be remembered
• Some interactive features may not work
• Analytics and improvement efforts will be limited

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@aethernest.co.za
• Phone: +27 67 668 7190
• Address: 123 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre, 8001