Cookie Policy
Last updated 7 July 2026
This policy explains the cookies we use on www.velarestaurant.co.za and how you can control them. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a site stores on your device. Some are needed for the site to work; others are optional and only used if you agree to them.
The cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary (always on)
| Cookie | Purpose | Set by |
|---|---|---|
vela_session | Keeps you signed in to your ticket account and secures your session. | Vela (first party) |
These are essential for the account and checkout to work, so they do not require consent.
2. Analytics (only with your consent)
Used to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Set only if you accept analytics cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Set by |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_*, _gid | Google Analytics: measures visits and how pages are used. |
3. Advertising and marketing (only with your consent)
Used to measure and improve our advertising, and to show relevant ads. Set only if you accept marketing cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Set by |
|---|---|---|
_fbp (and fr on facebook.com) | Meta (Facebook) Pixel: measures ad performance and supports retargeting. | Meta |
4. Third-party reservation widget
If you open the table-reservation widget, our partner Dineplan may set its own cookies to run the booking. These are governed by Dineplan’s own privacy and cookie terms.
Your choices and consent
- When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or reject the optional categories (analytics and marketing). Strictly necessary cookies are always on.
- No analytics or advertising cookies are set until you accept them.
- You can change your choice at any time using the “Cookie preferences” link in the site footer.
- You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though the site may not work fully without the essential cookie.
Changes
We may update this policy as our cookie use changes (for example when we enable analytics or advertising). The current version is always the one published here.
Contact
Questions about this policy or data requests: info@velarestaurant.co.za.
