Formula Man Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 18 June 2026
Website: www.formulaman.co.za

Formula Man (Pty) Ltd (“Formula Man”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, enhance website functionality, personalise content, and better understand how visitors use our website.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use www.formulaman.co.za, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

They allow websites to:

  • Remember your preferences.
  • Keep you logged in.
  • Save items in your shopping cart.
  • Improve website performance.
  • Analyse visitor behaviour.
  • Deliver personalised content and advertising.

Cookies do not normally contain information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked to information we hold about you.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Formula Man uses cookies to provide a secure, efficient, and personalised online shopping experience.

Cookies help us:

  • Operate our website efficiently.
  • Remember your shopping cart.
  • Keep you signed into your account.
  • Save your website preferences.
  • Improve website speed and performance.
  • Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour.
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
  • Provide relevant product recommendations.
  • Prevent fraud and improve website security.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website.

Without these cookies, certain features may not function correctly.

Examples include:

  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Secure login
  • Checkout process
  • Payment processing
  • Website security

These cookies cannot be disabled through our website because they are required for core functionality.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

They allow us to:

  • Measure website traffic.
  • Identify popular pages.
  • Improve navigation.
  • Detect website errors.
  • Optimise user experience.

Examples of services we may use include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Microsoft Clarity (if enabled)

The information collected is generally aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Examples include:

  • Preferred language
  • Region selection
  • Saved login preferences
  • Recently viewed products
  • Wishlist items (where available)

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant advertising based on your browsing activity.

They may be used to:

  • Show personalised advertisements.
  • Measure advertising effectiveness.
  • Limit the number of times you see an advert.
  • Build audiences for future campaigns.

Advertising services may include:

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Google Ads
  • Google Display Network

These cookies may be set by Formula Man or trusted advertising partners.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by trusted third-party service providers.

These providers may include:

  • Payment gateways
  • Courier tracking services
  • Google
  • Meta
  • Microsoft
  • YouTube (embedded videos)
  • Customer support platforms
  • Email marketing services

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them where applicable.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device.
  • Delete cookies.
  • Block cookies.
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
  • Disable certain categories of cookies.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Formula Man website, including your ability to:

  • Log into your account.
  • Add products to your cart.
  • Complete purchases.
  • Save preferences.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to the use of non-essential cookies.

You can:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies (where available).
  • Manage your cookie preferences.

You may change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or, if available, our website’s cookie management tool.

7. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

The retention period varies depending on the type of cookie and its purpose.

8. Cookies and Personal Information

Some cookies may be linked to personal information if you:

  • Create an account.
  • Place an order.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Contact Customer Support.

Any personal information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and POPIA Compliance Notice.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Formula Man may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our website functionality.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Formula Man uses cookies, please contact us:

Formula Man (Pty) Ltd

Website: www.formulaman.co.za

General Enquiries: info@formulaman.co.za

Customer Support: support@formulaman.co.za

Telephone: 082 083 0850

Business Address: Carlswald, Midrand, 1682, Gauteng, South Africa

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Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Formula Man, protecting your privacy is as important as delivering premium skincare. We use cookies responsibly to enhance your experience, improve our website, and provide you with a secure and seamless online shopping journey. You remain in control of your cookie preferences and can manage them at any time through your browser or our cookie settings where available.