Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Food Safety Initiative ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website foodsafetyinitiative.co.za. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related to, connected to, or accessible through foodsafetyinitiative.co.za (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to newsletters or submitting inquiries.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences on our Site.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including time spent on pages, clicks, and casino links accessed.
Affiliate Tracking Data: Unique identifiers and referral information to track affiliate commissions and performance metrics.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To deliver, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
To analyze Site usage and trends for analytics and performance measurement.
To track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions from casino partners.
To send you promotional content, newsletters, and updates (with your consent).
To personalize your experience and display relevant casino recommendations.
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions or other illegal activity.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to casino partners to measure commission eligibility.
Marketing Cookies: Enable us to deliver targeted advertisements and track campaign performance.

Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings and refuse non-essential cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of analytics tracking via Google Analytics' opt-out browser extension.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party casino websites and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. These third-party sites operate independently and have their own terms and privacy policies, which may differ significantly from ours.

We do not endorse or guarantee the practices of linked casinos. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how your data is used.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: Opt out of marketing communications and certain processing activities.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to requests within 30 days in accordance with applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Account Information: Retained for the duration of your relationship with us and for 3 years thereafter.
Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months.
Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for a minimum of 2 years to settle disputes and verify commissions.
Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: foodsafetyinitiative.co.za

We will respond to your inquiry within 10 business days.

Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Users should consult with a legal professional regarding their specific privacy rights and obligations under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable regulations.