1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
We also use similar technologies such as localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel tags, which this policy covers collectively.
2. Cookies We Use
| Category | Name / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | mlq_session | Keeps you logged into the platform | Session |
| Essential | mlq_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Essential | mlq_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| Functional | mlq_prefs | Stores your UI preferences (map style, layout) | 6 months |
| Analytics | _ga / Google Analytics | Measures page views and user journeys (anonymised) | 24 months |
| Analytics | _gid / Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for session analytics | 24 hours |
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable authentication, security, and basic functionality. They cannot be disabled without breaking the Service.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalised experience. Disabling them will not break the Service but may affect your experience.
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve it. All data is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify individual users from analytics data. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some features of the platform use third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics — usage analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Mapbox — map tile rendering (Mapbox Privacy Policy)
- Stripe — payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy policies for more information.
4. Your Choices
You can manage or disable non-essential cookies at any time:
- Cookie banner — use the “Manage Preferences” option shown when you first visit the site
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu
- Google Analytics opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the platform.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at riaan@pula.co.za.
Questions About This Policy?
Our team is happy to clarify anything in plain language.