1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into site usage.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent Cookies – stored on your device until expired or deleted

• First-party Cookies – set by Botswana Quality Baskets

• Third-party Cookies – set by external services integrated into our site

2. Why We Use Cookies

Botswana Quality Baskets uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential & Functional Cookies

Required for the website and WooCommerce store to operate correctly.
They enable:

• Shopping cart functionality

• Secure checkout

• User login sessions

• Saving preferences (currency, language, region)

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve usability and product offerings.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics

• WooCommerce analytics

• Traffic and behaviour tracking

We anonymize analytics data where possible to comply with GDPR and Botswana DPA 2018.

2.3 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Used to show relevant ads or retarget users who visited our site, including:

• Facebook Pixel

• Instagram tracking

• Google Ads remarketing

• WhatsApp click-to-chat tracking

These cookies collect behavioural data and require explicit consent from EU/EEA users under GDPR.

2.4 Social Media Cookies

Enable interactions with platforms such as:

• Facebook

• Instagram

• Pinterest

• WhatsApp

These cookies may track your activity across other websites and require consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use (Examples)

WooCommerce Cookies

• woocommerce_cart_hash

• woocommerce_items_in_cart

• wp_woocommerce_session_*
  Purpose: enable cart storage and checkout functionality.

Security Cookies

• WordPress and security plugin cookies
  Purpose: protect the site from attacks and maintain safe sessions.

Analytics Cookies

• _ga, _gid (Google Analytics)
  Purpose: understand visitor behaviour.

Marketing & Retargeting Cookies

• _fbp (Facebook Pixel)
  Purpose: deliver relevant adverts to users.

If needed, I can generate the exact cookie list based on your installed plugins.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under Botswana DPA 2018

We may process cookie data based on:

• Consent

• Legitimate interest (e.g., site security, service operation)

Under GDPR (for EU visitors)

We require explicit consent for:

• Analytics cookies

• Marketing cookies

• Social media cookies

Essential cookies do not require consent under GDPR.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You may manage or block cookies in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

You can disable or delete cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
Popular browser help pages:

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Safari

• Edge

5.2 Cookie Banner / Consent Tool

On our website, you may:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Adjust your preferences

5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and ads:

• Google Analytics Opt-out

• Facebook Ad Preferences

• LinkedIn Advertising Opt-out

Disabling cookies may affect website performance and WooCommerce checkout functionality.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Certain cookies are set by trusted external providers supporting:

• Payments

• Security

• Analytics

• Social media sharing

• Tracking and advertising

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.
Botswana Quality Baskets does not control third-party cookies directly.

7. Data Protection & Privacy

Cookies may collect personal data such as:

• IP address

• Browser/device information

• Usage behaviour

We protect this data under:

• Botswana Data Protection Act, 2018

• GDPR (when applicable)

• POPIA-style privacy principles

For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this policy to reflect:

• Legal changes

• Website updates

• New technologies or services

The “Last Updated” date indicates the latest revision.
Continued use of the site implies acceptance of any updates.

9. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or data privacy, contact:

Botswana Quality Baskets
Email: info@qualitybaskets.co.bw
WhatsApp/Phone: +267 72271422
Website: https://www.qualitybaskets.co.bw