House of TCG Legal
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 September 2026This policy explains how House of TCG, trading as House of TCG, uses cookies and similar browser storage on houseoftcg.co.za.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text records stored by a browser. They can remember a session, cart, security state, preference, or information about how a site is used. Some cookies are placed by the site you visit and others may be placed by a service used by that site.
2. When consent is needed
Strictly necessary cookies are used to provide a service requested by you, maintain the cart and checkout, protect forms and accounts, and remember your cookie choice. The site cannot operate securely without them, so they do not depend on optional analytics consent.
Google Analytics is optional and is not loaded until you select Accept analytics. Selecting Necessary only keeps analytics disabled. You may change or withdraw the choice at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.
3. Cookies used on this site
| Cookie or storage | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHP session identifier | Maintains the cart, checkout, security token, login state where applicable, and temporary messages. | Strictly necessary | Browser session |
hotcg_cookie_consent | Remembers whether you selected analytics or necessary cookies only. | Strictly necessary preference | Up to 12 months |
_ga | Helps Google Analytics distinguish visits using a pseudonymous identifier after consent. | Optional analytics | Up to 2 years |
_ga_* | Maintains Google Analytics session and measurement state after consent. | Optional analytics | Up to 2 years |
Cookie names or durations may change when browsers or service providers update their technology. We will update this table when a material change becomes known.
4. Payment and linked services
When you choose PayFast or follow a link to another website, that provider may use its own cookies under its own policy. Those cookies are controlled by the provider, not placed by House of TCG while you remain on our pages. Review the provider's notice before supplying information.
5. Change your choice
Withdrawing consent prevents future Google Analytics loading on this site. You can also delete existing cookies in your browser. Browser blocking of strictly necessary cookies may cause the cart, checkout, login, or security controls to stop working.
6. Analytics information
When consented, Google Analytics may process device/browser details, approximate location derived from IP address, page and referral information, interaction events, and pseudonymous identifiers to help us understand and improve site use. We do not intentionally send customer names, email addresses, full delivery addresses, order notes, or payment-card details to analytics.
7. Contact and rights
For cookie or personal-information questions, email info@houseoftcg.co.za or use our contact form. Your POPIA rights and complaint options are explained in the Privacy Policy.
Related documents: Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.