Last Updated: October 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Nine Thread Studio (Pty) Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Website Functionality

• Remember your cookie consent preferences

• Ensure the website works correctly

Analytics and Performance

• Understand which pages are most popular

• Analyze user behavior and navigation patterns

• Track traffic sources and referrals

• Identify technical issues and improve site performance

User Experience

• See how users interact with our site through heatmaps

• Understand where users click and scroll

• Optimize page layouts and content placement

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

• Provider: Google LLC

• Purpose: Web analytics

• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Microsoft Clarity

• Provider: Microsoft Corporation

• Purpose: User behavior analytics, heatmaps, session recordings

• Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

• Note: Clarity anonymizes personal data and does not collect sensitive information

Calendly

• Provider: Calendly LLC

• Purpose: Scheduling discovery calls

• Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/privacy

• Note: Calendly may use cookies when you book an appointment

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All Cookies: Enable analytics and tracking

• Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only essential cookies will be used

To change your preferences later, clear your browser's cookies and revisit our site.

Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Set preferences for specific websites

Browser Help Links:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

Through Third-Party Opt-Outs

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

• Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or reject cookies:

• Essential cookies disabled: The website may not function properly

• Analytics cookies disabled: We won't be able to improve the site based on user behavior

• Your experience: The website will still work, but we won't collect anonymous usage data

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Our third-party analytics providers may not respond to DNT signals.

8. Cookies and Personal Data

Cookies may collect personal data such as IP addresses. For information on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. GDPR Compliance (EU Visitors)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Consent: We obtain your explicit consent before using non-essential cookies

• Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time

• Access and Delete: Request information about cookies or delete them through your browser

10. CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident:

• We do not sell your personal data collected via cookies

• You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie banner

• For more information, see our Privacy Policy

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

12. Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: hello@ninethreadstudio.com
Company: Nine Thread Studio (Pty) Ltd
Website: ninethreadstudio.com

13. Cookie Audit Log

Below is a summary of the cookies we use. This list is updated regularly.

Our Cookies

Third-Party Cookies

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.