Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

Pretoria Hookups ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, participate in activities on the website, or otherwise contact us.

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Phone number
• Age and date of birth
• Gender
• Location (city/area within Pretoria)
• Profile photos
• Interests and preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages you view
• Date and time of your visit
• Time spent on pages

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To create and manage your account
• To match you with other users based on your preferences
• To communicate with you about your account or our services
• To improve our website and user experience
• To monitor usage and analyze trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit permission

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under South African law (POPIA), you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to restrict processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@pretoriahookups.co.za or through our contact page.