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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the website operator. Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

How We Use Cookies

The Nicol Hotel & Conference Centre uses cookies on our website (thenicol.co.za) for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or completing booking forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

  • Session management

  • Security tokens

  • Load balancing

 

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

  • Google Analytics — tracks page views, session duration and user behaviour

  • Wix Analytics — platform-level performance data

 

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Language and regional preferences

  • Previously viewed rooms or saved preferences

 

Targeting and Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. We do not currently use extensive third-party advertising, but if this changes this policy will be updated accordingly.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include functionality from third-party services, which may place their own cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Maps - for location display

  • Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TripAdvisor) - for sharing and review functionality

  • Booking and reservation integrations

 

We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the respective privacy policies of these services.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your consent to cookies at any time. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Delete all cookies from your browser

  • Block all cookies by adjusting your browser settings

  • Accept or reject specific types of cookies through our cookie consent banner

 

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your experience. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. This policy was last updated on 15 April 2026.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

The Nicol Hotel & Conference Centre

Corner of Nicol Road and Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa, 2000

Email: info@thenicol.co.za

Phone: +27 10 023 0504

Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Effective Date: 15 April 2026

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