Cookie Policy for ScentRepublic

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to ScentRepublic. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website and online fragrance store.

We are committed to providing a transparent, secure, and user-friendly browsing experience. This policy outlines what cookies are, how we use them, what information they collect, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to browse or use the ScentRepublic website, you consent to the use of cookies and related technologies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings.

About ScentRepublic

ScentRepublic is an online retailer of authentic perfumes, fragrances, colognes, and related products serving customers throughout South Africa.

As part of delivering a secure and personalized online shopping experience, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance performance, analyse website traffic, and provide relevant content and marketing communications.

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help websites recognise your device and remember information about your visit, including:

  • Login preferences
  • Shopping cart contents
  • Website settings
  • Browsing behaviour
  • Language preferences
  • User interactions

Cookies enable websites to function efficiently and help improve the overall user experience.

Why We Use Cookies

ScentRepublic uses cookies to ensure our website operates effectively and to provide visitors with a seamless online shopping experience.

Cookies help us:

  • Maintain website security
  • Enable shopping cart functionality
  • Process online purchases
  • Improve website performance
  • Understand customer behaviour
  • Remember user preferences
  • Personalise website content
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Improve customer experience
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

Without certain cookies, some areas of the website may not function correctly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our website.

These cookies allow users to:

  • Browse website pages
  • Access secure areas
  • Add products to shopping carts
  • Complete purchases
  • Maintain account sessions
  • Process transactions securely

Because these cookies are required for website functionality, they cannot generally be disabled without affecting the operation of the site.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

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

These cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Navigation patterns
  • Website errors
  • Traffic sources

The information collected is generally aggregated and anonymous and is used to improve website functionality, user experience, and overall performance. Analytics tools may include services such as Google Analytics or similar website measurement platforms.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow us to remember choices you make while browsing.

These cookies may remember:

  • Login information
  • Language preferences
  • Region settings
  • Product preferences
  • User customisations

These cookies help provide a more personalised experience when returning to our website.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies may be used to display relevant advertisements and promotional content based on browsing activity and interests.
These cookies help us:

  • Deliver relevant advertising
  • Measure campaign effectiveness
  • Limit repetitive advertisements
  • Understand customer interests
  • Improve marketing strategies

Marketing cookies may be placed by ScentRepublic or trusted advertising partners.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that assist us in operating our business and website.

These may include providers offering:

  • Analytics services
  • Payment processing
  • Advertising services
  • Social media integrations
  • Website functionality tools
  • Security monitoring

Third-party providers maintain their own privacy and cookie policies governing how they process information.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with.

Information Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the type of cookie used, information collected may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Geographic location data
  • Website interactions
  • Referral sources
  • Shopping activity
  • Session information
  • Website preferences

Cookies generally do not directly identify individual users, but may be linked to information provided through account registrations or purchases where permitted by law.

How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.
These cookies help us recognise returning visitors and remember preferences between visits.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most internet browsers allow users to manage cookie settings.

You may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject certain cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are used

Cookie settings can typically be adjusted within your browser preferences.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect:

  • Website performance
  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Account access
  • Personalisation features
  • Overall browsing experience

Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

ScentRepublic takes reasonable measures to protect customer information and maintain secure online shopping experiences.

Information collected through cookies is used responsibly and only for legitimate business purposes, including website operation, security, analytics, and customer experience improvements.

Compliance with South African Privacy Laws

ScentRepublic is committed to complying with applicable privacy and data protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

Where required by law, users may be provided with options to manage cookie preferences and consent choices.

We strive to ensure transparency regarding the collection and use of information through cookies and related technologies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

  • Website functionality
  • Business operations
  • Technology
  • Legal requirements
  • Industry best practices

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

We encourage users to review this Cookie Policy regularly to remain informed about how cookies are used on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, cookies used on our website, or how your information is processed, please contact ScentRepublic.

Business Address:
32 Kloof Street
Gardens
Cape Town
8001
Western Cape
South Africa

Important Notice

ScentRepublic operates as an online fragrance retailer.

The address listed above serves as our administrative business address. We do not maintain a public retail showroom or warehouse at this location. Many products are sourced through approved suppliers and distribution partners.

Should you wish to arrange a meeting or discuss an order, please contact us via email or WhatsApp before visiting.

Acceptance of This Cookie Policy

By continuing to use the ScentRepublic website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies and related technologies as described herein.

Thank you for visiting ScentRepublic. We are committed to providing a secure, transparent, and enjoyable online fragrance shopping experience.