Privacy policy

Winsomething.co.za respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

1. Who we are

Winsomething.co.za is a South African website that lists Consumer Promotional Competitions from third-party promoters. We do not host or run competitions ourselves.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name and surname (if you contact us)
  • Email address (newsletter subscriptions or enquiries)
  • Basic usage data (pages visited, browser type, device information)

We do not collect payment information or competition entry details.

3. How we collect information

We collect information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via a form or email
  • Browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

4. How we use your information

Your information is used to:

  • Send competition updates or newsletters (if you opt in)
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Sharing of information

We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers (email delivery, analytics)
  • Authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process personal information in compliance with POPIA.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies

Winsomething.co.za uses cookies to:

  • Analyse website traffic
  • Understand user behaviour
  • Improve functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Continued use of the website indicates consent to the use of cookies.

7. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

8. Data retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your rights

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent for communications
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

10. Third-Party websites

Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact us

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