Cookie Policy

Last updated: 5 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Metatrans Business Services (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at metatrans.co.za.

This website is designed with privacy in mind. We do not use advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies. The cookies that are set are strictly necessary for security and the safe operation of the website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function securely and efficiently. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect how the website operates.

3. Cookies Used on This Website

3.1 Cloudflare Security Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

This website is delivered through Cloudflare, which sets security cookies to protect against automated threats, bots, and attacks. These cookies are essential to the secure operation of the website and are exempt from consent requirements under applicable data protection law.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
`__cf_bm`	Bot management — distinguishes human visitors from automated traffic	Session (30 minutes)
`cf_clearance`	Stores proof that a security challenge has been passed	30 minutes – 24 hours

These cookies are set by Cloudflare, Inc. and are governed by Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.

3.2 Cloudflare Turnstile (Strictly Necessary — Contact Page Only)

Our contact form uses Cloudflare Turnstile, a privacy-respecting bot detection service. When you visit the contact page, Turnstile may set short-lived cookies to verify that you are a human visitor before your message is submitted. No personal data is collected or stored by this process.

3.3 Google Fonts

This website loads the Poppins typeface from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). Google may set cookies or collect limited technical data (such as IP address and browser type) when fonts are loaded. This data is used by Google solely for font delivery purposes and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to measure page views, session duration, and general geographic region. This data helps us improve our website and services.

These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies via the consent banner displayed on your first visit. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set and Google Analytics is not loaded.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
`_ga`	Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number	2 years
`_ga_G-0QKZKDTG9D`	Stores and counts page views for this property	2 years

Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation enabled. No personally identifiable information is sent to Google. Data is processed by Google LLC and governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies and declining when the banner reappears, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not use:

Advertising or marketing cookies
Social media tracking pixels
Cookies that track you across other websites
Session or login cookies (this is a static website with no user accounts)
Analytics cookies without your prior consent

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies (such as Cloudflare security cookies) may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.

Useful browser guides:

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact our Information Officer:

Metatrans Business Services (Pty) Ltd
Email: io@metatrans.co.za
Address: 119 Maria Street, Fontainebleau, Johannesburg