Cookie policy
This policy explains the cookies used on this website and how you can control them. Read it together with our Privacy notice.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer via your web browser or your mobile device when you visit pages on a website. Cookies will not harm your computer or device.
Cookies set by us (BayOrtho) are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website you are using. The third parties that set them can recognise your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites. You can find out more about cookies at All About Cookies.
Cookies on this website
This website does not set cookies of its own. Third-party cookies are set only if you choose them:
- Google Analytics, if you choose “Accept analytics” in the banner shown on your first visit. If you decline, or do not choose, Google Analytics does not load.
- Google Maps, if you choose “Show the map” on the Home or Contact page. The map is not loaded until you do, and Google may then set its own cookies.
If you accept analytics, Google Analytics sets these cookies:
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors, so that visits can be counted | 2 years |
_ga_ followed by our measurement ID | Google Analytics | Keeps track of the current visit | 2 years |
Your choice in the banner is remembered in your browser’s local storage, not in a cookie. It stays until you change it or clear your browser data.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how the website is used, for example which pages are visited and how visitors arrive at the site. Google Analytics collects information about your visit, your device and your browser, and sends it to Google, which processes it outside South Africa. [CONTENT PENDING]
You can read how Google uses this information in Google’s privacy policy.
Your choices
- Analytics loads only if you accept it. You can change your choice at any time with the “Analytics settings” link at the bottom of every page.
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. All About Cookies explains how for a wide variety of browsers.
- To opt out of Google Analytics on all websites, use Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect any changes to the cookies we use. Any changes will be published on this page. This policy was last updated on 30 October 2026.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us.