Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy is issued on behalf of:

Olarm (Pty) Ltd, Registration No. 2015/057946/07, incorporated in the Republic of South Africa, principal office at 3rd Floor, 325 Main Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa; and

Olarm UK Ltd, Olarm UK Ltd, Companies House No. 15792112, incorporated in the United Kingdom, registered office at 71–75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom; together (“Olarm”)

When this Cookie Policy refers to “Olarm”, “we”, “us”, or “our”, it refers to the relevant company entity responsible for processing your data, depending on your location or the nature of the services provided.

This policy explains how Olarm uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and other applicable data protection laws.

By continuing to use our site, or by consenting through our cookie banner, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us:

Enable essential website functionality, improve your browsing experience, Analyse traffic and site performance and provide relevant advertising (if applicable).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for site functionality (e.g., login, navigation, security).
Legal Basis (POPIA / UK GDPR): Legitimate interest (consent not required)

Preferance Cookies
Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences.
Legal Basis (POPIA / UK GDPR): Consent

Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand website performance and visitor interactions (e.g., Google Analytics).
Legal Basis (POPIA / UK GDPR): Consent

Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Track browsing behavior to deliver personalised advertising.
Legal Basis (POPIA / UK GDPR): Consent

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Olarm only processes cookies lawfully:

- Essential cookies are used under legitimate interest.
- Non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, marketing) are only used with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services such as analytics providers or social media platforms. These parties collect and process data under their own privacy policies.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, including options to:

- Delete stored cookies,
- Block third-party cookies,
- Set preferences for individual websites.

Please note: disabling cookies may affect certain features of our site.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with our Privacy Policy, and under POPIA and UK GDPR, you have the right to:

- Be informed about how your data is used,
- Access and correct your personal data,
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies,
- Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority:

  - South Africa: Information Regulator – www.justice.gov.za/inforeg
  - United Kingdom: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – www.ico.org.uk

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your rights, please contact us:
Email: legal@olarm.com

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