Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how GaboroneDigital.net uses them, and the choices available to visitors regarding cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside the Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on a visitor's device when they visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember visitor preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is being used. Cookies set by the website operator are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called third-party cookies.
Cookies may be session cookies, which expire when the browser is closed, or persistent cookies, which remain on the device for a set period or until manually deleted. The Data Protection Act of Botswana (Cap. 65:04) and applicable guidance require that visitors are informed about the cookies used and given the opportunity to consent to non-essential cookies before they are placed.
How This Website Uses Cookies
GaboroneDigital.net uses cookies in the following categories. Essential cookies are placed automatically as they are necessary for the website to function. All other categories require consent before cookies in that category are placed.
Specific Cookies Used
gabdig_consent
Type: First-party, persistent
Category: Essential
Purpose: Stores the visitor's cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not shown on every visit. This cookie records which categories of cookies the visitor has accepted or declined.
Duration: 365 days
_ga / _ga_[ID]
Type: Third-party (Google Analytics), persistent
Category: Analytics
Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. Data collected is used to generate anonymised reports on website usage, including pages visited, time on site, and geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected by these cookies without additional configuration.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Third Party: Google LLC. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
_gid
Type: Third-party (Google Analytics), session
Category: Analytics
Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users within a 24-hour period.
Duration: 24 hours
Managing Cookie Preferences
When visiting GaboroneDigital.net for the first time, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the top of the page. Visitors can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or open the preferences panel to choose which categories to accept. Preferences are saved and the banner will not reappear unless the stored preference expires or is cleared.
Preferences can be updated at any time by clearing the browser's cookies and revisiting the website, which will cause the consent banner to reappear. Most browsers also provide settings to manage, block, or delete cookies independently of the website. Information on managing cookies in common browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through the consent banner as they are necessary for the website to operate.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services that place their own cookies. Where such services are used, they are listed in the specific cookies section above. Gaborone Digital does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party service providers. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services referenced on this website.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies used on the website, changes in applicable law, or changes in the services of third-party providers. The updated date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or about cookies used on this website, contact Gaborone Digital at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +267 395 2226
Address: Loapi House, Plot 1272, Old Lobatse Road, Gaborone, Botswana