Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Piyush Sharma Attorneys & Co. (“Piyush Sharma Attorneys”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.sharma.co.bw (“Website”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and, depending on their purpose, can help the website:
function correctly;
remember your preferences;
improve security;
understand how visitors use the Website;
measure website performance; and
improve the overall user experience.
We may also use similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, scripts and local storage, where appropriate.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We may use cookies for several purposes, including:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to operate properly.
They may be used to:
maintain website functionality;
support security features;
protect forms and other interactive functions;
remember technical settings required for the Website to operate; and
provide services you have specifically requested.
These cookies generally cannot be disabled through our cookie consent system because the Website may not function correctly without them.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.
For example, they may remember:
language or regional preferences;
certain display preferences; or
settings selected during previous visits.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, we may ask for your consent before using them.
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Website.
These cookies may help us determine:
how many people visit the Website;
which pages receive the most visits;
how visitors navigate the Website;
how long visitors spend on particular pages;
which devices and browsers are commonly used;
how visitors arrive at the Website; and
whether technical problems are affecting the Website.
We use this information to improve the Website, its content, performance and usability.
3.4 Marketing or Advertising Cookies
We may use marketing or advertising cookies only where applicable and where we have an appropriate legal basis to do so.
Such technologies may allow us or third-party service providers to understand interactions with our Website or measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
If we introduce advertising or marketing technologies that require consent, we will provide an appropriate mechanism for visitors to accept or reject those technologies.
4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Cookies may be placed by either:
First parties:
These are cookies placed directly by our Website.
Third parties:
These are cookies placed by external service providers whose technology or services may be incorporated into our Website.
Third-party services may include website analytics, security, embedded content, communication tools or other website functionality.
Third-party providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.
5. Cookies We May Use
The exact cookies used on the Website may change as we add, remove or update website functionality.
Depending on the services currently implemented on the Website, cookies may include categories such as:
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Website functionality and security | Session or longer |
| Functional | Remembering user preferences | Session or longer |
| Analytics | Measuring website traffic and performance | Varies |
| Marketing | Advertising and campaign measurement | Varies |
The actual cookies installed on your device depend on the technology currently operating on the Website.
6. Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
When a cookie consent mechanism is available, you may be given options to:
accept all cookies;
reject non-essential cookies; or
manage your cookie preferences.
You may change or withdraw your consent where the Website provides an appropriate cookie preference mechanism.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
7. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
You can generally configure your browser to:
block all cookies;
block third-party cookies;
delete existing cookies;
notify you when cookies are being placed; or
allow cookies from selected websites.
Instructions vary depending on the browser and version you use.
Please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality, security or performance of the Website.
8. Analytics Services
Where analytics services are enabled on the Website, they may collect technical information about your visit.
This may include information such as:
IP address or an anonymised version of it;
browser and device information;
pages visited;
referring pages;
approximate location;
visit duration;
interactions with the Website; and
other information used to measure website performance.
The use of third-party analytics services may involve the transfer or processing of information outside Botswana.
Any such processing will be subject to the applicable terms and privacy practices of the relevant provider and our obligations under applicable data protection law.
9. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
The Website may, from time to time, contain embedded content or functionality provided by third parties.
Examples may include:
maps;
videos;
social media content;
online forms;
security services;
analytics;
document viewers; and
other external services.
These third parties may place cookies or use similar technologies when their content or functionality is loaded.
We do not control the cookies used by third-party services. You should review the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for further information.
10. Personal Information and Cookies
Some cookies may collect information that can identify or relate to an individual.
Where cookie information constitutes personal information, we will process it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
Cookies are not used to replace or circumvent our obligations relating to the protection of personal information.
11. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through cookies and similar technologies against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
However, internet-based systems cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services used on our Website may process or store information outside Botswana.
Where this occurs, appropriate measures will be taken where required by applicable law to protect personal information and regulate international transfers.
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
changes to the Website;
changes to the cookies and technologies we use;
changes to third-party services;
changes in applicable law; or
changes to our privacy practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be amended accordingly.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Piyush Sharma Attorneys & Co.
Plot 6358, Kgwale Road
Broadhurst
Gaborone
Botswana
Telephone: +267 319 1622
Email: sharma@sharma.co.bw
Website: www.sharma.co.bw
15. Related Privacy Information
For information about how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
For information about the terms governing use of our Website, please refer to our Website Terms of Use / Disclaimer.
