Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 June 2026 · Effective immediately
TL;DR
We use strictly necessary cookies to keep the site working and optional analytics and marketing cookies only with your explicit consent. You can change your preferences at any time using the controls on this page. No cookies are set before you choose - we default to denied.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, track how you interact with pages, and enable features like analytics and advertising.
Some cookies are essential - without them, the site simply would not function. Others are optional and only activated after you give explicit consent. We never set optional cookies until you tell us it is okay.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us, thedesignhammock.co.za) or “third-party” (set by our analytics or advertising partners).
Cookie Inventory
Below is a complete inventory of cookies used on this site. The Status column reflects your live consent state - it updates in real time as you change your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
tdh_consent_state | First-party | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences across sessions | 1 year | Always Active |
_ph_* | Analytics (first-party) | Analytics | Session tracking, event capture, and usage analytics to improve site experience | Session / 1 year | Loading... |
ph_phc_* | Analytics (first-party) | Analytics | Persistent device identifier for linking sessions across visits | 1 year | Loading... |
_ga | Marketing | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics ad conversion tracking | 2 years | Loading... | |
_gid | Marketing | Identifies users within a 24-hour window for ad targeting and conversion measurement | 24 hours | Loading... | |
_gcl_* | Marketing | Stores Google Ads click information for conversion tracking | 90 days | Loading... |
tdh_consent_stateAlways ActiveStores your cookie consent preferences across sessions
_ph_*Loading...Session tracking, event capture, and usage analytics to improve site experience
ph_phc_*Loading...Persistent device identifier for linking sessions across visits
_gaLoading...Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics ad conversion tracking
_gidLoading...Identifies users within a 24-hour window for ad targeting and conversion measurement
_gcl_*Loading...Stores Google Ads click information for conversion tracking
How to Manage Cookies
You have full control over which optional cookies are active. Here are the ways you can manage them:
On-Site Controls
Use the button above, or click the shield icon in the bottom-left corner of any page.
Google Consent Mode v2
Our consent system integrates with Google Consent Mode v2, ensuring all four parameters (ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) respect your choices.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these under “Privacy”, “Security”, or “Cookies” in your browser preferences. Common options include:
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
- Send a Do Not Track (DNT) signal to websites
- Browse in private or incognito mode
- Delete specific cookies from individual sites
Note: Disabling cookies in your browser may affect site functionality beyond what our consent controls manage. Our on-site preference centre gives you more granular control without breaking features.
More Information
For further details about how we process your personal data, your rights under POPIA, GDPR, and CCPA, and how to submit a data access or deletion request, please review our full Privacy Policy.
For questions about our terms of engagement, intellectual property, and service agreements, see our Terms of Service.
If you have any questions or concerns about cookies or your privacy, contact us:
The Design Hammock PTY (Ltd)
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