LEGAL DOCUMENTS
COOKIE NOTICE
Version: 1.0 | Effective Date: 15 April 2026
This page explains what cookies we use on couchpotatorunclub.co.za, why we use them, and how you can control them.
"I highly recommend joining. It certainly helped me to achieve my goal of being able to run 5km with no walking- and this at 64 years old!"
5000+
Runners Supported Since May 2024
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Active Locations in South Africa
8 WEEKS
from the Couch to your first 5km
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What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit - such as your preferences or whether you have previously accepted our cookie notice. Cookies are widely used, generally harmless, and do not give us access to your device beyond what you choose to share.
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Cookies We Use
Essential (Required) Necessary for the website to function - login sessions, security, and core Wix platform functionality. Cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
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Analytics (Optional) Collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site - pages visited, time on site, referral source. Used to improve the website. Set by Wix Analytics and/or Google Analytics..
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Functional (Optional) Remember your preferences and improve your experience - for example, remembering that you have accepted our cookie notice.
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Marketing (Optional) Used to measure the effectiveness of our social media advertising. May include the Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) to enable retargeting. Only active with your consent.
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Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these directly.
The relevant providers are:
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Wix - our website platform. Sets cookies for platform functionality, analytics, and security. See wix.com/about/privacy.
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Google Analytics - if enabled, collects anonymous usage data. See policies.google.com/privacy.
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Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram) - if enabled, helps us measure ad performance and enable retargeting. See facebook.com/policy.php.
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How to Control Cookies
4.1 Cookie banner: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept all, manage preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
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4.2 Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings (look for "Privacy" or "Security"). Note that disabling all cookies may affect website functionality.
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4.3 Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout to opt out across all websites.
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4.4 Meta ad preferences: Manage your Meta ad preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences.
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QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@couchpotatorunclub.com