Privacy Policy
Introduction
Bookeasy South Africa (Pty) Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
This Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
- Personal details: name, email, phone, address, ID/passport number, date of birth.
- Booking information: travel dates, number of guests, special requests.
- Payment information: processed securely via third-party gateways (we do not store full card details).
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, cookies, pages visited (via Google Analytics etc.).
- Reviews & content you voluntarily submit.
- Communications: emails, call recordings (for quality & training).
How We Use Your Information
- To process and confirm bookings.
- To communicate with you and Suppliers.
- To improve our services and website.
- For marketing (with your consent – easy unsubscribe).
- Legal compliance and fraud prevention.
Sharing Your Information
We share only what is necessary:
- With the Supplier you booked (name, contact, ID/passport for check-in).
- With payment processors and service providers (under strict contracts).
- If required by law or court order.
We do not sell your personal information.
Data Security & Retention
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures (encryption, access controls, secure servers in South Africa or equivalent jurisdictions). Information is kept only as long as needed for the purpose or as required by law.
In the unlikely event of a data breach we will notify you and the Information Regulator as required by POPIA.
Your Rights (POPIA)
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your information.
- Object to processing.
- Withdraw consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (POPIA).
To exercise these rights contact mail@bookeasy.co.za.
We will respond within 10 days.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage preferences via your browser or our cookie banner. Third-party tools (Google Analytics, advertising) may also place cookies.
Children
Our services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect their data without parental consent.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy. The latest version will be posted here.