At Elevate Advisory, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, and analyze visitor interactions. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, what types of cookies we deploy, and how users can manage their preferences.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. These files allow websites to recognize users, remember preferences, and provide a more customized browsing experience.

Cookies serve several functions, including:
✔ Enhancing website functionality by remembering user settings.
✔ Analyzing website performance to improve user experience.
✔ Providing security features to protect against unauthorized access.
✔ Personalizing content based on user interactions and preferences.

Cookies do not store personal identification information (PII) such as passwords, payment details, or sensitive data.

2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies to optimize website performance and enhance user experience. These cookies fall into the following categories:

2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities, such as secure access and navigation.

 Examples:

Remembering login details (if applicable).
Ensuring website security and fraud prevention.
Enabling session persistence across pages.
 Disabling these cookies may affect website functionality.

2.2 Performance & Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We collect anonymous statistical data to improve website usability and optimize performance.

 Examples:

Tracking visitor numbers and website usage patterns.
Identifying slow-loading pages or technical issues.
Measuring the effectiveness of content and navigation structure.
Data collected by these cookies is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance user experience by remembering preferences and customizing interactions.

 Examples:

Remembering language or region settings.
Saving form input details for future visits.
Customizing content based on user behavior.
 You can disable these cookies, but some website features may not function optimally.

2.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies track user behavior to deliver relevant ads and promotional content.

 Examples:

Displaying personalized ads based on browsing history.
Preventing the same ad from appearing multiple times.
Measuring ad campaign effectiveness.
 We only use these cookies with user consent.

3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
✔ Improve website usability and provide a seamless browsing experience.
✔ Analyze visitor behavior to optimize content and structure.
✔ Ensure website security and fraud protection.
✔ Comply with regulatory requirements regarding digital tracking.

We do not use cookies to collect personal or sensitive data or share user information with unauthorized third parties.

4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that we use for analytics, security, and performance tracking. These third parties may collect browsing data to improve their own services.

 Examples of third-party tools that may use cookies:

Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis).
Security tools (for fraud prevention and website protection).
Marketing platforms (for ad tracking and retargeting, if applicable).
 We do not control third-party cookies. To manage these cookies, users must adjust their settings through the respective third-party privacy policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Users have full control over how cookies are used. You can:

5.1 Adjust Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow users to manage cookie preferences, including:
✔ Blocking all cookies.
✔ Deleting cookies after each session.
✔ Allowing only certain types of cookies.

 How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/content/cookies
 Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5.2 Opt-Out of Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services allow users to opt out of tracking:
✔ Google Analytics Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool
✔ Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: DAA WebChoices

If you prefer not to be tracked for advertising purposes, use browser extensions or private browsing modes.

6. Data Protection & Security
At Elevate Advisory, we take data security seriously. Our cookie usage complies with international data protection regulations, ensuring that:

We only collect necessary and non-intrusive data.
User information remains anonymous and secure.
Cookies do not store personally identifiable information (PII).
We continuously update our security measures to prevent unauthorized access or misuse of data.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

Website functionalities and user experience enhancements.
Legal and regulatory updates regarding digital tracking.
Security measures and data protection practices.
The latest version of this policy will always be available on our website.

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8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data usage, please contact us:

Elevate Advisory
📍 Address: 32 John Ross House, Jonsson Ln, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
📧 Email: info@elevateadvisory.com