Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 3 August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Richard Bougard ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://richardbougard.co.za.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to any preferences you select through our cookie consent banner.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve your browsing experience and provide information about how visitors use the site.
Cookies cannot access information stored elsewhere on your device and do not identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide personal information.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Improve website performance
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Enhance security
- Measure website traffic and visitor behaviour
- Improve the services we provide
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off.
They may include cookies used for:
- Website security
- Page navigation
- Contact forms
- Session management
- Load balancing
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance.
They may collect information such as:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
Where applicable, this information is aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to provide enhanced functionality, such as:
- Language preferences
- Previously entered information
- User interface preferences
Marketing Cookies
If enabled, these cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns or to provide more relevant advertising.
These cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers.
If marketing cookies are not currently used on this website, they may be introduced in the future as the website evolves.
Third-Party Services
Our website may make use of third-party services that place cookies on your device, including services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google Maps
- YouTube or Vimeo
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Meta (Facebook)
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies governing the use of their cookies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of this website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or the way our website operates.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Richard Bougard
Website: https://richardbougard.co.za
Email: richard@richardbougard.co.za
Telephone: +27829003320