Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 July 2025
Last Updated: 13 July 2025

Betline.co.za (“we”, “our”, “the Site”) is committed to protecting your personal information and privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Who We Are

Betline.co.za is a content and comparison platform focused on licensed online betting operators in South Africa. We do not offer gambling services ourselves. Our aim is to provide helpful information, reviews, and educational content for South African users.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our site:

  • Email address (if you contact us via form or email)
  • Technical data such as:
    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Device type
  • Usage data (pages visited, time on site, referral sources)

We do not collect:

  • Identity documents (e.g., ID numbers)
  • Banking details
  • Account login credentials

3. How We Collect Information

Information is collected in the following ways:

  • When you contact us via a contact form or email
  • Through cookies and browser-based analytics tools
  • When you click on links to third-party sites (e.g. betting operators)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze traffic and improve site performance (via Google Analytics)
  • Monitor affiliate link clicks anonymously
  • Enhance your user experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Continued use of this site implies consent to cookie usage.

5. Affiliate Links and Commercial Disclosure

Betline.co.za may contain affiliate links to third-party gambling operators. If you click on a link and sign up or deposit, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.

We do not receive or store your personal data from these external sites.
All tracking is handled by the third party through their own systems.

6. Use of Personal Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to contact form submissions or queries
  • Improve the website based on usage data
  • Monitor affiliate performance
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with unauthorised third parties.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party tools or plugins:

  • Google Analytics – for traffic analysis
  • TranslatePress – to provide multilingual content
  • Mailchimp or similar – for email newsletters (optional opt-in only)

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data protection controls.

8. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. If you request deletion of your data, we will act on it in line with POPIA.

9. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a South African data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we may hold about you
  • Correct or update inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To make a request, please contact us via our Contact page.

10. Security

We take data protection seriously and implement SSL encryption and other measures to protect the integrity of your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page and indicated by the “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us via our Contact page.

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